Cheap flights from London to Addis Ababa from £144

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Addis Ababa (average of £706). Flying from London to Addis Ababa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £950). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

• What airports serve Addis Ababa from London?

  You can fly to Addis Ababa from most of London's airports, but the most common routes leave from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). All of these airports are well connected to Central London. Despite being the busiest airport in the UK, Heathrow is relatively simple to get to; it's on the Piccadilly Line on the tube, and you can be at your terminal in around 45min from the centre of the city. Stansted Airport and Gatwick Airport both have express trains with no stops from the centre of London; Liverpool St to Stansted takes roughly 45min on the Stansted Express, and London Paddington Station to Gatwick usually takes 30min on the Gatwick Express. In Addis Ababa, the airport is conveniently located in close proximity to the city itself. Most hotels in Addis Ababa offer an airport pickup shuttle service, but if your accommodation doesn't have this option, you can catch a taxi from outside the airport; the journey into the centre has a duration of around 15min, and it costs around Br300 (approximately £5).

• Which airlines fly directly from London to Addis Ababa?

  This route has a wide selection of departing London airports and airlines to choose from, but there isn't a vast selection of airlines that offer direct flights. The only airline that currently offers frequent direct flights between London and Addis Ababa is Ethiopian Air; they have overnight direct flights daily travelling each way. Ethiopian Air direct flights from London to Addis Ababa have a duration of 7h 45min-8h 15min; the quickest flights on this route that have one layover have a duration of 9h 30min-10h 15min, so you'll be saving around 2h if you choose to fly direct.

• What are the layover options between London to Addis Ababa?

  If you're willing to choose a flight with a layover, you'll have a wider choice of airlines and departing airports. You might also be able to make some savings; some of the flights on this route with a layover are cheaper than flying direct. Several airlines offer flights on this route with only one quick layover, which minimises the impact it has on your overall journey time; for example, Lufthansa has daily overnight flights with one stop in Frankfurt. If you fly Emirates, you can have a layover in Dubai, or you can stop in Cairo or Istanbul if you fly with Egyptair or Turkish Airlines.

• Do I need a passport or visa to fly from London to Addis Ababa?

  British citizens will need a visa when they visit Ethiopia. You can buy an e-Visa online before you travel, or you can buy one at Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD); if you choose to buy your visa in the airport, you should bring US dollars to pay for it; it'll be $50 (around £36) for 1 month and $75 (around £55) for 3 months. You'll also need your passport; it should have at least six months until its expiry from the date you land in Addis Ababa, and you should make sure you have at least two blank pages spare.

• What airport do you fly into for flights to Addis Ababa from London?

  Most people fly into Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) if they book a flight to Addis Ababa from London. On average, Bole has 5 inbound flights from London per day from 12 airlines. Addis Ababa Bole is conveniently located just 4.8 mi from Addis Ababa’s city center.

• Can I find flights from London to Addis Ababa for under £400 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from London to Addis Ababa for under £400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just £350, but on average you can expect to pay £433.

• Are there nonstop flights from London to Addis Ababa for under £600 on Cheapflights?

  Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London to Addis Ababa under £600. A good price for a nonstop flight from London to Addis Ababa is less than £622.

• Are there last-minute flights available from London to Addis Ababa for under £500?

  There are currently 20+ open flights from London to Addis Ababa within the next 7 days for less than £500.

• What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Addis Ababa round-trip?

  Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Addis Ababa, with prices starting at £350. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Egypt Air and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £422 and £437, respectively. You may be able to fly from London to Addis Ababa for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

• What are the most popular routes from London to Addis Ababa?

  The most popular flight routes from London to Addis Ababa are London Heathrow - Addis Ababa Bole, London Gatwick - Addis Ababa Bole and London Stansted - Addis Ababa Bole.

• What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Addis Ababa?

  Consider Sichuan Airlines, British Airways or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from London to Addis Ababa.

• What are the most reliable airlines from London to Addis Ababa?

  Before booking your flight to Addis Ababa from London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (90%), ANA (90%), United Airlines( 90%).

• What are the cheapest flights from London to Addis Ababa?

  On average you can expect to pay £1,297 for a flight from London to Addis Ababa. The cheapest flight overall is £360 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Addis Ababa Bole) is currently priced at £492.

• What does LHR to ADD mean?

  LHR and ADD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LHR to ADD refers to a flight route from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Bole Airport. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN), London City Airport (LCY), London Southend Airport (SEN).

• Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Addis Ababa?

  Flights departing from London and landing in Addis Ababa stopover in Istanbul most frequently. Istanbul is followed by Cairo in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from London to Addis Ababa.

• What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Istanbul?

  Most Istanbul visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya are located about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 22.2 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those landing in Istanbul looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £25 per day.

• What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Cairo?

  The majority of Cairo visitors spend their time at Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum, and Qasr el Baron. Travellers on a stopover in Cairo can visit Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum, and Qasr el Baron, by travelling 11.7 mi, 11.7 mi, and 5.3 mi, respectively after landing at Cairo. Travellers can book a car hire at Cairo for about £27 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

• Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Addis Ababa flights?

  London to Addis Ababa flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Doha. Nairobi follows Doha in terms of the least common stopover location on London to Addis Ababa flights.

• Can I find deals for flights from London to Addis Ababa that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your London to Addis Ababa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from London to Addis Ababa with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter London to Addis Ababa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

• Can I find deals for flights from London to Addis Ababa that include hotel bookings?

  Yes. In addition to deals on London to Addis Ababa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

• How can I find direct flights from London to Addis Ababa?

  After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Addis Ababa.

• Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Addis Ababa?

  Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Addis Ababa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

• Can I find deals for flights from London to Addis Ababa that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from London to Addis Ababa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from London to Addis Ababa?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on London to Addis Ababa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the London to Addis Ababa flight deals updated?

  The London to Addis Ababa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/4.