Addis Ababa to Lusaka (ADD–LUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,823 mi airlines 17/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AI7563
AI Air India
350
9:25 AM
EAT T2
12:30 PM
CAT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET863
ET Ethiopian
788
10:05 AM
EAT T2
1:10 PM
CAT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6496
EY Etihad
788
10:05 AM
EAT T2
1:10 PM
CAT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET862
ET Ethiopian
788
3:10 PM
CAT T2
8:10 PM
EAT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6566
EY Etihad
788
3:10 PM
CAT T2
8:10 PM
EAT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET873
ET Ethiopian
359
3:45 PM
CAT T2
8:55 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7564
AI Air India
359
3:45 PM
CAT T2
8:55 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6494
EY Etihad
350
3:45 PM
CAT T2
8:55 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Addis Ababa to Lusaka
3 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,823 mi 4h 5m nonstop -1h behind 7 1-stop hubs

ADD–LUN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways 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

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–LUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 788 4h05 Star Alliance
EY Etihad Airways 7 788 4h05
AI Air India 3 350 4h05 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
350 Airbus A350 – AI
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET, EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI + ET (10 flights/wk, 59%)
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 41%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to LUN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to LUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
195
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
-1h
Lusaka is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · LUN: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Lusaka.
Distance & Flight Time
1,823 mi / 2,934 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m.
Visa & Entry

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

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Lusaka route.
Route details
Distance1,823 mi / 2,934 km
Flight time4h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights17 out / 23 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: LUN
IATA / ICAOLUN / FLKK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation3,779 ft / 1,152 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to LUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport take approximately 4h 5m. The route covers 1,823 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from ADD to LUN. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HRE, NLA, JNB, NBO, DXB, LLW and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lusaka is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from LUN to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ADD to LUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to LUN ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,823 miles (2,934 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via HRE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.