London to Addis Ababa (LHR–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LHR–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,679 miles in approximately 7h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: NH | 7 | 351 | 7h45 | – | Star Alliance | NH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from London
| Metric | LHR→ADD | LGW→ADD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHR | – | 25 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 4 |
| Flight time | 7h 45m | 7h 40m |
Travel Essentials
LHR: BST · ADD: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 8:00 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.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
LHR–ADD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to ADD
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
LHR to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to ADD ranges from 7 hours 45 minutes to 8 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,679 miles (5,920 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via FRA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LGW).