Manchester, Greater Manchester to Addis Ababa (MAN–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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While no nonstop service exists between MAN and ADD, 1-stop connecting options are available.
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MAN: BST · ADD: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, 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.
The Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Marseille Provence, Geneva Cointrin and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.