Addis Ababa to Ndola (ADD–NLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ADD–NLA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,672 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: EY, MS | 4 | 7M8 | 4h05 | – | Star Alliance | EY, MS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · NLA: CAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Ndola.
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–NLA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to NLA
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ADD to NLA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to NLA is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,672 miles (2,691 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lubumbashi, Maun and Kenneth Kaunda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.