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Only Ethiopian Air operates flights between Addis Ababa and London Gatwick Airport.

Flights from Addis Ababa to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Addis Ababa to London Gatwick Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £546 return via Istanbul (IST), compared with £786 for direct.

The Airbus A350-1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Connecting flights from Addis Ababa to London Gatwick Airport most commonly pass through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 92% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 8% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 55% on the Addis Ababa to London Gatwick Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £445 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £979, a difference of £534. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Addis Ababa to London Gatwick Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Addis Ababa to London Gatwick Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 00:30 and lands at 08:26
• Latest: departs at 00:50 and lands at 08:46.

The flight takes about 7h 56m.

A direct flight from Addis Ababa to London Gatwick Airport takes 7h 56m, covering 3,653 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £512 to £2,920. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Addis Ababa to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £258, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 22m, compared to 21h 27m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

London Gatwick Airport is 2 hours behind Addis Ababa (British Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· U-Save
· Europcar
· Alamo

Return flights from Addis Ababa to London Gatwick Airport range from £510 to £848, with an average of £677 over the past 12 months. Anything below £510 counts as a good deal.