Cheap flights from Lubumbashi to Addis Ababa from £432

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Fri, Apr 24
Lubumbashi FBMAddis Ababa ADD
£432
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Tue, Apr 21
Lubumbashi FBMAddis Ababa ADD
£462
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Sun, Apr 26
Lubumbashi FBMAddis Ababa ADD
£473
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Wed, Apr 22
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£476
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Thu, Apr 23
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£557
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Fri, Apr 24 – Wed, Apr 29
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How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£432

Cheapest round-trip

£558

Average round-trip

£981

Includes rare itinerary

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Nonstop flights in April

£432 – £1,660

Getting from Addis Ababa airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public minibuses and hotel shuttles.

Addis Ababa is served by Bole International Airport (ADD), the main gateway to Ethiopia and a major hub for East Africa. The airport lies approximately 8 km southeast of the city center, making airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, minibuses, hotel shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant during peak hours in the capital.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-45 min

ETB 500-ETB 800 (ETB 500–800 (~$4–7 USD); negotiate before departure)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

ETB 300-ETB 600 (ETB 300–600 (~$2.50–5 USD); app-based pricing)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

transparent pricing

20-45 min

ETB 300-ETB 600 (ETB 300–600 (~$2.50–5 USD); app-based pricing)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

local ride-hailing option

30-60 min

ETB 10-ETB 30 (ETB 10–30 (~$0.10–0.25 USD); fixed routes)

every 10–20 min daytime (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-45 min

ETB 0-ETB 1,500 (free to ETB 1,500 (~$12 USD); varies by hotel)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

20-45 min

ETB 1,000-ETB 2,500 (ETB 1,000–2,500 (~$8–20 USD); pre-booked)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

20-45 min

ETB 3,000-ETB 8,000 (ETB 3,000–8,000/day (~$25–65 USD); driver recommended)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in ETB; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Addis Ababa can be heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Allow extra time during peak periods.
  • Yellow taxis at the airport have fixed rates; always agree on the fare before departure.
  • Ride-hailing apps require local SIM card or WiFi connection to function.
  • Public minibuses do not go directly to the airport terminal; you may need to walk from the main road.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Addis Ababa

Depart from
Lubumbashi International
Arrive to
Addis Ababa Bole International
Average flights per week
125
Flight distance
2607 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Lubumbashi to Addis Ababa in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
Ethiopian Airlines
4444444
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Ethiopian Airlines
1323434
Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Friday 4 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Ethiopian Airlines
1334334
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Thursday 4 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Ethiopian Airlines
3434333
Weekly flights: 23 totalDaily flights: 3.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Lubumbashi to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
AirlinkLNK4ZNo
ASKY AirlinesSKKKPNo
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Addis Ababa

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January22°C9°C
February23°C10°C
March23°C12°C
April23°C12°C
May23°C12°C
June22°C12°C
July19°C11°C
August19°C10°C
September19°C10°C
October20°C8°C
November21°C8°C
December21°C8°C
Hottest Month
23°C
March
Coldest month
8°C
November
Sunny days
227
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
23°C16°C
19 Apr
25°C12°C
Monday
13 Apr
87%
22°C15°C
20 Apr
27°C13°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
24°C15°C
21 Apr
27°C13°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
85%
24°C12°C
22 Apr
24°C13°C
Thursday
16 Apr
88%
23°C16°C
23 Apr
87%
22°C13°C
Friday
17 Apr
86%
22°C13°C
24 Apr
84%
22°C13°C
Saturday
18 Apr
88%
24°C12°C
25 Apr
88%
19°C13°C
The distance between Lubumbashi and Addis Ababa is 2607 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Airlink, ASKY Airlines, and Air Tanzania. Lubumbashi and Addis Ababa have 125 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Lubumbashi to Addis Ababa?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lubumbashi and Addis Ababa takes around 4.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Lubumbashi and Addis Ababa?
The flight distance between Lubumbashi and Addis Ababa is 2607 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Lubumbashi and Addis Ababa?
Several carriers operate flights between Lubumbashi and Addis Ababa. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ethiopian Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Lubumbashi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lubumbashi and London, Harare, Johannesburg, Kinshasa, Nairobi, Dubai, Las Vegas, Lusaka, Port-au-Prince, São Paulo, New Delhi, Naples, Nassau, Muscat, Hurghada, Jakarta, Oral, Port of Spain, Jaipur, Melbourne.
What are the most popular routes to and from Addis Ababa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Addis Ababa and London, Jeddah, Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Beirut, Asmara, Dubai, Amman, Nairobi, Riyadh, Johannesburg, Doha, Bucharest, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi, Hargeisa, Dar es Salaam, Brussels.
What airports are near Lubumbashi?
The main airport in Lubumbashi is Lubumbashi International. It is also served by Lubumbashi International, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International, Solwezi.
What airports are near Addis Ababa?
The main airport in Addis Ababa is Addis Ababa Bole International. It is also served by Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa.
Which airlines fly between Lubumbashi and Addis Ababa?
Currently, you can fly between Lubumbashi and Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Airlink, ASKY Airlines, Air Tanzania.
When’s the best time to travel between Lubumbashi and Addis Ababa?
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