Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 45 minutes.
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, making Addis Ababa three hours ahead of London.
Take your pick of seven weekly London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights. The 20:15 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest available. Ethiopian Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:00.
To ensure you get on your LHR to ADD flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Addis Ababa (and then discovering more of Ethiopia!) is easy with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
The most punctual carrier offering LHR to ADD flights is Ethiopian Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 76.67% of the time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and ADD:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Jeddah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
At the moment, 267 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 539 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to ADD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LHR to ADD.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Drive into your next adventure with a Addis Ababa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion to explore beyond Addis Ababa's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Addis Ababa Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
From Addis Ababa Airport, Addis Ababa is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Addis Ababa in March.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Airport for March if you want to visit Addis Ababa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to ADD in November if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a visit to Dire Dawa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.
Your trip through Ethiopia wouldn't be complete without a stop in Nazrēt. Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument are just two of the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa.




