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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manchester to Addis Ababa:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Manchester to Addis Ababa takes 00m, covering 3,816 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.

Return flights from Manchester to Addis Ababa range from £617 to £845, with an average of £698 over the past 12 months. Anything below £617 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the £698 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £578 return via Cairo (CAI), compared with £850 for direct.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Flights from Manchester to Addis Ababa usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

One-stop flights from Manchester to Addis Ababa most commonly connect through:

• Cairo (CAI) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Marseille (MRS) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Manchester to Addis Ababa. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £675 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £731, a difference of £56.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 52m, compared to 9h 59m via Marseille (MRS) and 11h 21m via Cairo (CAI).

Addis Ababa is 2 hours ahead of Manchester (Eastern Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

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

Istanbul Airport (IST) is the transfer point for Turkish Airline flights. Egypt Air transfer flights generally depart from Cairo Airport (CAI) and Doha Hamad Intl Airport (DOH) is commonly utilised as a transfer airport by British Airways.

When departing from Manchester Airport, you have a range of parking choices to consider. These options include Meet & Greet, T1/T3 Mid Stay, Jet Parks, Multi Storey and Drop & Go parking. It's necessary to make a pre-booking for all these parking options except for Multi Storey parking which allows payment on the day. However, we recommend pre-booking for Multi Storey parking as well, as the price on the day is significantly higher compared to the pre-booking price.

Egypt Air allows a maximum of 23 kg as checked-in baggage and 8 kg of hand baggage for their passengers flying in Economy Class. The maximum permitted weight for Economy Lite ticket hand baggage is 7 kg and checked-in baggage is 23 kg for Qatar Airways.

The usual travel time from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Manchester Airport is around 20 minutes via train. Trains run every 10 minutes throughout the week, including weekends, and are operated by TransPennine Express and Northern Rail. Alternatively, Stagecoach bus service provides a 24-hour connection between the city center and Manchester Airport.