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, making Addis Ababa three hours ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to ADD start from 10:00 — the first with Ethiopian Airlines. The last service of the day is at 10:10 with Ethiopian Airlines. Overall, you can choose from six weekly London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LGW to ADD flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Ethiopian Airlines is your gateway to exploring Addis Ababa (and maybe even some other great corners of Ethiopia!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
With 70.73% of services arriving as planned, Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LGW to ADD flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and ADD:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
At the moment, $281 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $490. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to ADD, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LGW to ADD is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 50 miles from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some 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 London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ADD:
Grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and discover corners of Addis Ababa that aren't in every guidebook. Book your wheels with Green Motion.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to the center of Addis Ababa has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 48ºF and 77ºF. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to ADD in November. Temperatures average between 43ºF and 72ºF then.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've visited Addis Ababa, now it's time to explore other parts of Ethiopia. Journey around 220 miles east to Dire Dawa to check off its leading sights. From ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain to Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Ethiopia, head for Nazrēt, about 50 miles south-east of Addis Ababa. Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque are key highlights.
