Are direct flights from London to Addis Ababa always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, flights with one or more stops can sometimes be more affordable. The 'best' option often depends on your priorities regarding cost versus travel time.

Can flexible travel dates help on London to Addis Ababa flights?

Yes, having flexible travel dates can often significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week travel or flying during off-peak seasons may result in lower fares. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two can sometimes make a difference.

What extra costs should I check before booking London to Addis Ababa flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these can help you budget accurately.

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London to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Addis Ababa

Most itineraries for cheap flights from London to Addis Ababa connect at least once, with only 0.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will most often find yourself on a multi-leg journey when traveling this route, so planning for layovers is advisable.

A typical journey from London to Addis Ababa takes about 20h 20m, including connections. This duration accounts for the common connecting itineraries on this long-haul route. The overall distance covered is approximately 5883 km, classifying this as a long-haul flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Addis Ababa? The most affordable month to fly is typically September, with a median fare of $953. November also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $983. In contrast, August tends to be more expensive, with a median fare of $1495.

Fares from London to Addis Ababa typically range from $872–$1323, with a median of $1025. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from London to Addis Ababa

Regular price: £571 - £1,201

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from London to Addis Ababa.

The regular price range for flights from London to Addis Ababa is 571 GBP to 1201 GBP. The current lowest deal is 486 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Jan 14-Jan 23.

now £486

Low £571

High £1,201

The cheapest time to fly from London to Addis Ababa

The cheapest month to fly from London to Addis Ababa is September, with a median price of $953. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1495. Prices are generally lower from September to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from £953

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,495

Aug

Sep

Nov

Direct flights from London to Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Addis Ababa

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Addis Ababa

London (LHR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Aegean Airlines

£1,049

£855

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Addis Ababa

London (STN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ryanair

£970

£724

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Addis Ababa

London (LHR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

£1,031

£688

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Addis Ababa

London (LGW) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

SunExpress

£765

£655

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Addis Ababa

London (STN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Turkish Airlines

£731

£649

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Addis Ababa

London (STN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ryanair

£725

£541

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Addis Ababa

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

£878 → £519

41%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

£895 → £539

40%

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

£1,031 → £687

33%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

£858 → £525

39%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Addis Ababa

London - Addis Ababa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from London to Addis Ababa are near the typical level, with a median of $1025.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $953

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $953.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 20h 20m

Connecting flights from London to Addis Ababa typically have a median duration of 20h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 60% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines is a direct carrier on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from London to Addis Ababa appear regularly, so check often.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers the cheapest flights to Addis Ababa, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£408

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International is the primary airport for flights from London to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£400

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport can be a useful alternative for eastern Ethiopia.

📍 ~350 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£708

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Nov 02

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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$3,388

$2,271

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$3,404

$2,271

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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$3,418

$2,271

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Nov 02

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$3,628

$2,271

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From LHR

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Nov 07

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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$3,423

$2,325

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From LHR

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$3,370

$2,325

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From LHR

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$3,343

$2,325

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From LHR

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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$3,338

$2,325

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From LHR

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

91% AI deal score

$3,342

$2,325

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Air France, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fare.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can be beneficial. There isn't a single best time that guarantees the lowest fare.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel, the savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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London to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Addis Ababa

How much is a round trip from London to Addis Ababa

Regular price: £571 - £1,201

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from London to Addis Ababa.

The regular price range for flights from London to Addis Ababa is 571 GBP to 1201 GBP. The current lowest deal is 486 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Jan 14-Jan 23.

now £486

Low £571

High £1,201

The cheapest time to fly from London to Addis Ababa

September

Cheapest

Flights from £953

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,495

Aug

Sep

Nov

Direct flights from London to Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Addis Ababa

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Addis Ababa

London (LHR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Aegean Airlines

£1,049

£855

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Addis Ababa

London (STN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ryanair

£970

£724

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Addis Ababa

London (LHR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

£1,031

£688

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Addis Ababa

London (LGW) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

SunExpress

£765

£655

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Addis Ababa

London (STN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Turkish Airlines

£731

£649

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Addis Ababa

London (STN) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ryanair

£725

£541

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Addis Ababa

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

£878 → £519

41%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

£895 → £539

40%

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

£1,031 → £687

33%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

£858 → £525

39%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Addis Ababa

London - Addis Ababa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from London to Addis Ababa are near the typical level, with a median of $1025.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $953

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $953.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 20h 20m

Connecting flights from London to Addis Ababa typically have a median duration of 20h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 60% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines is a direct carrier on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from London to Addis Ababa appear regularly, so check often.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers the cheapest flights to Addis Ababa, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£408

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International is the primary airport for flights from London to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£400

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport can be a useful alternative for eastern Ethiopia.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

91% AI deal score

$3,342

$2,325

Save $1,017

Air France, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Cheap Flights from London to Addis Ababa

Today’s best flight deals from London to Addis Ababa

London to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Addis Ababa

How much is a round trip from London to Addis Ababa

The cheapest time to fly from London to Addis Ababa

Direct flights from London to Addis Ababa

Last-minute flights going from London to Addis Ababa

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Addis Ababa

Popular Airports to fly from London to Addis Ababa

London - Addis Ababa route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

September is historically cheapest at $953

Connecting flights average 20h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

London main airports to depart from

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

Best Elite deals to Addis Ababa

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Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

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Nov 02

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

How can I find cheap flights from London to Addis Ababa?

When should I book flights from London to Addis Ababa?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from London to Addis Ababa?

Are direct flights from London to Addis Ababa always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on London to Addis Ababa flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking London to Addis Ababa flights?

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to Addis Ababa from other cities

London to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Addis Ababa

How much is a round trip from London to Addis Ababa

The cheapest time to fly from London to Addis Ababa

Direct flights from London to Addis Ababa

Last-minute flights going from London to Addis Ababa

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Addis Ababa

Popular Airports to fly from London to Addis Ababa

London - Addis Ababa route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

September is historically cheapest at $953

Connecting flights average 20h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

London main airports to depart from

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

Best Elite deals to Addis Ababa

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 07

Nov 07

Nov 07

Nov 07

Nov 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

How can I find cheap flights from London to Addis Ababa?

When should I book flights from London to Addis Ababa?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from London to Addis Ababa?