Addis Ababa to Livingstone (ADD–LVI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ADD and LVI. Nearest airports to ADD with scheduled service: Hawassa International Airport (AWA, 133 mi) · Jimma Airport (JIM, 163 mi) · Bahir Dar Airport (BJR, 208 mi)
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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
CPT Cape Town 10h 45m A3AIET KQ Cape Town (CPT) to Livingstone flights
NBO Nairobi 11h 25m AIETEY KQQR Nairobi (NBO) to Livingstone flights
JNB Johannesburg 14h A3AIET 4ZEK Johannesburg (JNB) to Livingstone flights
LUN Lusaka 15h 5m ETEYXY ET Lusaka (LUN) to Livingstone flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Addis Ababa to Livingstone
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to LVI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
108
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
Livingstone is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · LVI: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Livingstone.
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–LVI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Livingstone route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: LVI
IATA / ICAOLVI / FLHN
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation3,302 ft / 1,006 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to LVI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cape Town, Jomo Kenyatta and O.R. Tambo.
Livingstone is 1 hour 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 Cape Town, Jomo Kenyatta and O.R. Tambo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.