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Seven Zones Travel provides cheap flights to Ethiopia from the UK starting at £380. We compare top airlines like Ethiopian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, EgyptAir, and Qatar Airways across major UK departure hubs like London Heathrow and Manchester. For connecting routes to Addis Ababa (ADD), booking 8 to 14 weeks early guarantees the best rates.
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Turkish Airlines
TK 1982
→ Outbound · 6 Dec
LGW
London Gatwick
ADD
Ethiopia
10:10 AM
6 Dec
10h 30m
11:40 PM
6 Dec
← Return · 16 Dec
ADD
Addis Ababa
LGW
London Gatwick
1:15 AM
16 Dec
18h 15m
4:30 PM
16 Dec
from
£632
Return · per adult

Etihad
EY 62
→ Outbound · 25 Oct
LHR
London Heathrow
ADD
Ethiopia
8:50 AM
25 Oct
19h 55m
7:45 AM
26 Oct
← Return · 4 Nov
ADD
Addis Ababa
LHR
London Heathrow
2:05 PM
4 Nov
19h 35m
6:40 AM
5 Nov
from
£659
Return · per adult

Egyptair
MS 784
→ Outbound · 17 Jan
LHR
London Heathrow
ADD
Ethiopia
9:40 AM
17 Jan
14h 25m
3:05 AM
18 Jan
← Return · 27 Jan
ADD
Addis Ababa
LHR
London Heathrow
4:05 AM
27 Jan
19h 55m
9:00 PM
27 Jan
from
£677
Return · per adult

Kenya Airways
KQ 101
→ Outbound · 28 Feb
LHR
London Heathrow
ADD
Ethiopia
5:25 PM
28 Feb
13h 05m
9:30 AM
1 Mar
← Return · 10 Mar
ADD
Addis Ababa
LHR
London Heathrow
10:20 AM
10 Mar
32h 10m
3:30 PM
11 Mar
from
£721
Return · per adult

Turkish Airlines
TK 1930
→ Outbound · 1 Oct
LGW
London Gatwick
JIJ
Ethiopia
7:30 AM
1 Oct
22h 05m
7:35 AM
2 Oct
← Return · 11 Oct
JIJ
Garaad Wiil-Waal
LHR
London Heathrow
5:10 PM
11 Oct
21h 00m
12:10 PM
12 Oct
from
£893
Return · per adult

Turkish Airlines
TK 1930
→ Outbound · 12 Nov
LGW
London Gatwick
JIJ
Ethiopia
6:30 AM
12 Nov
23h 25m
8:55 AM
13 Nov
← Return · 22 Nov
JIJ
Garaad Wiil-Waal
LHR
London Heathrow
3:50 PM
22 Nov
26h 05m
2:55 PM
23 Nov
from
£893
Return · per adult

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Cheapest and average return economy fares by carrier, from our sampled live searches. Fares change constantly — tap Search to see live prices for your dates.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flights | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ethiopian Airlines | £937 | £1072 | With stops | |
British Airways | £1155 | £1156 | With stops | |
Turkish Airlines | £1159 | £1159 | With stops |
Data-powered insights to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
Return flights from London to Ethiopia typically cost between £940 and £968 in September, though fares move with demand, season and how early you book. The lowest fare our search found recently was £940 — a great price and well below the usual range, so a price near this is worth grabbing. Keeping your dates flexible and comparing nearby days is the easiest way to land at the cheaper end.
The cheapest day to depart to Ethiopia is usually Monday, when fares start from around £937 — midweek departures tend to be quieter and cheaper. Wednesday is typically the most expensive day to fly out (around £965), as weekend travel is popular with leisure and business travellers alike. Where your plans allow, moving your outbound to a cheaper weekday can noticeably lower the total fare.
Flights to Ethiopia are generally cheapest departing in the morning, with fares from around £937. Departures in midday tend to cost more (about £1155), as those slots are more convenient and in higher demand. Picking an off-peak departure time is a simple way to trim the price without changing your dates.
The cheapest return flights to Ethiopia depart from London Gatwick (LGW), from around £937. London has several airports serving this route and fares can vary between them — Heathrow (LHR) is often the priciest at around £965. It's worth checking which London airport is both cheapest and most convenient for you before booking.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Ethiopia is typically April, with return economy fares from £940. Fares are usually highest in May (around £968). Figures are indicative, from sampled live fares, and change with demand.
Cheapest sampled return economy fare, London to Ethiopia, per month (gaps estimated). Search live for exact prices.
Are your dates flexible? These are the ideal times to fly to Ethiopia based on our flight data — find the cheapest days for a 7-day trip.
You don't have to fly from London. The cheapest UK departure for Ethiopia is currently London from £937. Compare return economy fares and typical flight times below — figures are indicative from sampled fares.
Indicative cheapest return economy fares by UK origin. Pick your dates in the search form above.
See what customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, British Airways and more to Ethiopia have to say. Each airline is scored on boarding, crew, food, comfort and entertainment.

Turkish Airlines
2,140 reviews

Ethiopian Airlines
980 reviews

British Airways
8,148 reviews

Turkish Airlines
8.0Very goodExcellent airline with great service, comfortable flights, free Wi-Fi, and fantastic entertainment. The five-star hotel and transfers in Istanbul made my trip even better. Highly recommended!
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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.
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.
The main gateway is Addis Ababa (ADD), with domestic flights to the historic north.
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.
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.