Addis Ababa to London (ADD–LCY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Addis Ababa to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind 4 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ADD and LCY, connecting options are available through 4 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to LCY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
MAD ~14h 17m FCO ~17h 15m GVA ~18h 50m FRA ~19h 50m
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Two-Stop Connections
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Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
London is 3 hours behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · LCY: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 3:00 PM in London.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter the United Kingdom. Apply online through the UK government visa portal (gov.uk/standard-visitor) and attend a biometrics appointment at the VFS Global center in Addis Ababa. The Standard Visitor visa costs GBP 115 and allows stays up to 6 months. Processing takes about 3 weeks, but it can stretch to 6 weeks during busy periods.

You will need to fill out the online application, upload a digital passport photo, and book a biometrics appointment. At the appointment, bring your passport, the appointment confirmation, and supporting documents: bank statements (last 6 months), employment or business proof, travel itinerary, and accommodation details. The UK does not require travel insurance, but you must prove you can support yourself financially and that you will leave before your visa expires.

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. There is no minimum validity requirement beyond that. Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from Addis Ababa to London Heathrow. The flight is about 8 hours. The UK is not part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa does not cover the UK and vice versa.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ADD–LCY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to London route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: LCY
Full nameLondon City Airport
IATA / ICAOLCY / EGLC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to LCY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAD, FCO, GVA and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 3 hours behind Addis Ababa.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via MAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.