Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 7 hours 30 minutes. Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Addis Ababa 3 hours ahead of London.
Take your pick of 6 weekly flights from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The 00:20 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest flight out between LGW and ADD. Ethiopian Airlines operates the last service of the day at 10:10 if early mornings aren't your thing.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ethiopian Airlines is your ticket to exploring Addis Ababa (and maybe even some other great parts of Ethiopia!). Look through the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport offered by this airline.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and ADD:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Ethiopia. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements are constantly changing. Before organising your cheap ticket from LGW to ADD, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is R 4,201. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,324. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to ADD.
The cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Take advantage of filters to find the right journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Travelling from central London to London Gatwick Airport takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 80 kilometres in 1 hour and 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ADD:
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Addis Ababa. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Addis Ababa in April.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to ADD in November if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC on average.
More about Addis Ababa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Addis Ababa right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from LGW to ADD:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Ethnological Museum, National Museum of Ethiopia and Holy Trinity Cathedral are among the things you can't miss in Addis Ababa.
Complete your Addis Ababa trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, explore our great car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Addis Ababa stay.
