London to Addis Ababa (LGW–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LGW–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,655 miles in approximately 7h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 4 | 788 | 7h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from London
| Metric | LGW→ADD | LHR→ADD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 25 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 7 |
| Flight time | 7h 40m | 7h 45m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: GMT · ADD: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 9:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
British passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia. The eVisa (evisa.gov.et) costs $82 for a 30-day single-entry tourist visa or $102 for 90 days. Processing takes 1 to 3 working days. Visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is available for $82 (30 days) or $102 (90 days), payable in USD cash or card. The eVisa is faster through immigration. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages.
The eVisa application requires a passport photo page scan, a passport-style digital photo, and a hotel booking or invitation letter. Visa on arrival requires the same documents in hard copy plus two printed passport photos. Land border entry requires a pre-obtained visa from an Ethiopian embassy. The eVisa is only valid for arrival at Bole Airport.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to Addis Ababa run about 7 hours 30 minutes on Ethiopian Airlines. The Ethiopian birr (ETB) trades at roughly 130 ETB per $1. Foreign currency exchange is tightly controlled: exchange only at authorized banks and hotels, and keep receipts. No mandatory vaccinations for direct UK arrivals, but yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from or transiting through an endemic country. Altitude in Addis Ababa is 2,355 meters, which can cause mild altitude symptoms on arrival.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–ADD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to ADD
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LGW to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to ADD ranges from 7 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,655 miles (5,883 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via MED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR).