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Saudia
SV 120
→ Outbound · 26 Sep
LHR
London Heathrow
ADD
Ethiopia
2:40 PM
26 Sep
11h 00m
3:40 AM
27 Sep
← Return · 6 Oct
ADD
Addis Ababa
LHR
London Heathrow
3:35 AM
6 Oct
11h 05m
12:40 PM
6 Oct
from
£602
Return · per adult
Turkish Airlines
TK 1244
→ Outbound · 7 Nov
STN
London Stansted
ADD
Ethiopia
5:20 PM
7 Nov
27h 20m
11:40 PM
8 Nov
← Return · 17 Nov
ADD
Addis Ababa
LGW
London Gatwick
12:50 AM
17 Nov
18h 40m
4:30 PM
17 Nov
from
£605
Return · per adult
Etihad
EY 64
→ Outbound · 30 Jan
LHR
London Heathrow
ADD
Ethiopia
1:55 PM
30 Jan
14h 50m
7:45 AM
31 Jan
← Return · 9 Feb
ADD
Addis Ababa
LHR
London Heathrow
9:50 PM
9 Feb
19h 40m
2:30 PM
10 Feb
from
£653
Return · per adult
Qatar Airways
QR 330
→ Outbound · 19 Dec
LGW
London Gatwick
ADD
Ethiopia
8:40 AM
19 Dec
12h 35m
12:15 AM
20 Dec
← Return · 29 Dec
ADD
Addis Ababa
LHR
London Heathrow
1:45 AM
29 Dec
14h 40m
1:25 PM
29 Dec
from
£1175
Return · per adult
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About flights to Ethiopia
Overview
Ethiopia is a land of extraordinary history and landscapes — rock-hewn churches, ancient capitals and the dramatic Simien Mountains — and a major aviation hub. Addis Ababa is the gateway.
Best time to fly to Ethiopia
The dry season (October to May) is best for travel; the main rains fall June–September. The price charts on this page show the cheapest dates for your route.
Main gateway cities & airports
The main gateway is Addis Ababa (ADD), with domestic flights to the historic north.
Airlines and routes
Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from London to Addis Ababa in around 7.5 hours, with excellent onward connections across Africa; other one-stop options serve the wider UK.
Popular places to visit in Ethiopia
- Lalibela: famous rock-hewn churches
- Addis Ababa: the high-altitude capital and coffee culture
- The Simien Mountains: dramatic trekking and wildlife
- Gondar: castles and royal history
- The Danakil Depression: otherworldly volcanic landscapes
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Ethiopia
- Book several weeks to a few months ahead for the best value.
- Travel outside peak and festive seasons where possible.
- Compare direct and one-stop routes for the best fare.
- Be flexible with dates — midweek departures are often cheaper.
Travel essentials
- Visa: UK travellers need a visa; the e-Visa is applied for online before travel
- Currency: the Ethiopian birr (ETB)
Baggage & hand-luggage allowance for flights to Ethiopia
Your allowance to Ethiopia depends on the airline and the fare you book. The table below shows typical long-haul allowances so you know roughly what to expect — always confirm the exact limits with your airline before you fly.
| Fare type | Hand baggage | Checked baggage |
|---|---|---|
| Basic / Light economy | 1 small under-seat bag | Usually none — add for a fee |
| Standard economy | 1 cabin bag + 1 personal item | Typically 1 × 23 kg |
| Premium economy | 1–2 cabin bags + personal item | Typically 2 × 23 kg |
| Business / First | 2 cabin bags + personal item | Typically 2 × 32 kg |
Indicative only. Allowances vary by airline, route and fare — always check your airline's baggage policy.
Packing & baggage tips
- Full-service carriers (e.g. British Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM) usually include a checked bag on long-haul economy fares; basic/low-cost fares often don't.
- Cabin (hand) bag size is commonly around 56 × 45 × 25 cm — confirm your airline's limit before you pack.
- Liquids in hand luggage must be in containers of 100 ml or less, inside one clear resealable bag.
- Weigh your bags at home — airport excess-baggage fees are far higher than pre-booked allowances.
- Extra or heavier bags are almost always cheaper added online in advance than at the airport.
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