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

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1,823 mi airlines charter/private 38/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AI7563
AI Air India
77W
9:25 AM
EAT T2
12:30 PM
CAT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET863+2
ET Ethiopian
359
9:25 AM
EAT T2
12:30 PM
CAT
4h 5m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY6863cs
XY flyn
789
10:05 AM
EAT T2
1:10 PM
CAT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6496cs
EY Etihad
789
10:05 AM
EAT T2
1:10 PM
CAT
4h 5m
100%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6565cs
EY Etihad
73W
10:10 PM
EAT T2
1:20 AM+1
CAT
4h 10m
100%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET891+2
ET Ethiopian
738
10:10 PM
EAT T2
1:20 AM+1
CAT
4h 10m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET890+2
ET Ethiopian
73W
2:10 AM
CAT T2
7:35 AM
EAT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6567cs
EY Etihad
738
2:10 AM
CAT T2
7:35 AM
EAT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET862+2
ET Ethiopian
788
3:10 PM
CAT T2
8:10 PM
EAT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6566cs
EY Etihad
788
3:10 PM
CAT T2
8:10 PM
EAT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY6862cs
XY flyn
359
3:45 PM
CAT T2
8:55 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7564cs
AI Air India
77W
3:45 PM
CAT T2
8:55 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET873+2
ET Ethiopian
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

No flights match your filters.

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 8 hubs
HRE Harare 6h 5m AIETEY AIB6EK Harare (HRE) to Lusaka flights
KGL Kigali 7h ETEYMS WB Kigali (KGL) to Lusaka flights
JNB Johannesburg 8h 20m A3AIET 4ZEKET Johannesburg (JNB) to Lusaka flights
NBO Nairobi 9h 47m AIETEY AFETKL Nairobi (NBO) to Lusaka flights
NLA Ndola 12h 30m ETEYMS ET Ndola (NLA) to Lusaka flights
DOH Doha 13h 15m ASAYB6 AYB6BA Doha (DOH) to Lusaka flights
DXB Dubai 16h 40m EKETFZ EK Dubai (DXB) to Lusaka flights
LLW Lumbadzi 26h 35m ETEY ET Lumbadzi (LLW) to Lusaka flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Addis Ababa to Lusaka
2 carriers, 38 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,823 mi 4h 5m nonstop -1h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: EY, XY 14 359, 738 4h05-4h10 Star Alliance EY, XY
AI Air India 3 77W 4h05 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – ET
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – EY
77W Boeing 777-300ER – AI
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – EY, XY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI + ET (17 flights/wk, 100%)
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
5
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to LUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
222
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 gate to gate.
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)2
Weekly flights38 out / 49 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,823 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ADD to LUN: Ethiopian Airlines and Air India.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Robert Gabriel Mugabe, Kigali and O.R. Tambo.
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 Ethiopian Airlines and Air India. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ADD to LUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to LUN is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,823 miles (2,934 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Robert Gabriel Mugabe, Kigali and O.R. Tambo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.