Addis Ababa to Lumbadzi (ADD–LLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET877
ET Ethiopian
7M8
9:50 AM
EAT T2
12:50 PM
CAT
4h
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EY Etihad
7M8
9:50 AM
EAT T2
12:50 PM
CAT
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ET876
ET Ethiopian
7M8
2:45 PM
CAT
7:45 PM
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EY Etihad
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Addis Ababa to Lumbadzi
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,610 mi 4h nonstop -1h behind 5 1-stop hubs

ADD–LLW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,610 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–LLW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 7M8 4h – Star Alliance –
EY Etihad Airways 7 7M8 4h – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET, EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to LLW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to LLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
HRE ~7h 20m EBB ~21h 15m NBO ~21h 45m JNB ~23h 45m BLZ ~25h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
89
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lumbadzi is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · LLW: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Lumbadzi.
Distance & Flight Time
1,610 mi / 2,591 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders can apply for a Malawi eVisa through evisa.gov.mw before departure. The single-entry tourist visa costs USD 50 and allows a 30-day stay. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days. A visa on arrival at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe is also available for USD 75, but the eVisa is cheaper and avoids delays.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry and have at least 2 blank pages. Upload a passport scan, recent photo, proof of accommodation, return ticket, and yellow fever vaccination certificate when applying online. The ICVP is mandatory for travelers from Ethiopia.

Ethiopian Airlines flies from Addis Ababa to Lilongwe. The Malawian kwacha (MWK) is the local currency. Exchange USD or euros at airport forex counters. ATMs at the airport and in Lilongwe accept Visa cards. Malawi is a cash-heavy economy outside the main cities. Bring enough USD to cover expenses if traveling to Lake Malawi or other rural destinations.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ADD–LLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Lumbadzi route.
Route details
Distance1,610 mi / 2,591 km
Flight time4h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections5 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: LLW
Full nameKamuzu International Airport
IATA / ICAOLLW / FWKI
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre
Elevation4,035 ft / 1,230 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to LLW flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,610 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ADD to LLW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HRE, EBB, NBO, JNB and BLZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lumbadzi is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from LLW to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to LLW

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ADD to LLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to LLW ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,610 miles (2,591 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via HRE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.