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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 10h 35m ET ENLHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to London flights
MAD Madrid 11h 50m ET BAIB Madrid (MAD) to London flights
GVA Geneva ~10h 25m ETTPWB Geneva (GVA) to London flights
FCO Rome ~10h 35m ETTP Rome (FCO) to London flights
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Addis Ababa to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ADD and LCY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to LCY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
395
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
London is 2 hours behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · LCY: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 4:00 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.

ADD–LCY Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to LCY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas.
London is 2 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.