Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
Each week, there are ten London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, go for the 20:15 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:15 with Ethiopian Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to ADD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if you have time.
Ethiopian Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers LHR to ADD flights, with 78.33% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and ADD:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Rs81,882 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs176,033. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to ADD.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Consider booking a hotel near ADD if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Set your own pace with an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion to explore parts of Addis Ababa that don't always get the spotlight.
Reserving your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to the centre of Addis Ababa has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Addis Ababa in April.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 25ºC.
November sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LHR to ADD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've done Addis Ababa, now it's time to explore other corners of Ethiopia. Travel around 354 kilometres east to Dire Dawa to tick off its top sights. From ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain to Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa, Nazrēt is another favourite stop in Ethiopia. No visit is complete without checking out Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
