Addis Ababa to Lusaka (ADD–LUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ADD–LUN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 1,823 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: EY, XY | 14 | 738, 789 | 4h05-4h10 | – | Star Alliance | EY, XY |
| AI Air India | 5 | 350 | 4h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · LUN: CAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Lusaka.
Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone. The single-entry tourist visa costs USD 50 and allows a 90-day stay. You can also apply for an eVisa through the Zambia Immigration eVisa portal (evisa.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm) before departure. The eVisa costs the same and takes 3 to 5 business days.
Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity and 2 blank pages. Bring proof of accommodation, a return or onward ticket, and evidence of sufficient funds. Payment for visa on arrival is in USD cash. If visiting Victoria Falls from both the Zambia and Zimbabwe sides, the KAZA UniVisa costs USD 50 and covers both countries for 30 days.
Yellow fever vaccination is required for travelers arriving from Ethiopia. Carry your ICVP. Zambia enforces this at all ports of entry. Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from Addis Ababa to Lusaka, about 5 hours. Zambia uses the Zambian kwacha (ZMW). ATMs in Lusaka and Livingstone accept international cards. USD is accepted at tourist lodges and safari operators.
ADD–LUN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to LUN
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) are connected by nonstop service from Air India and Ethiopian Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ADD to LUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to LUN ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,823 miles (2,934 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via NLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.