Cheap flights from Manchester to Addis Ababa from £232

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is the main international gateway into Ethiopia. Previously known as Haile Selassie 1 International Airport, it is a modern two-terminal complex and the main hub of Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa. The airport connects Addis Ababa with all parts of the globe. It has full passenger amenities, such as retail and restaurants, business lounges and passenger assistance services. International passengers arrive into Terminal Two. There is an official, unmetered taxi service that connects with the capital, and fares are agreed upon in advance. Manchester Airport is one of the biggest airports in the UK with global connections. It has easy and reliable local transport connections and a full range of passenger amenities on-site, including FastTrack service, a business lounge and retail and restaurant areas.

Ethiopian Airlines flies direct to Manchester from Addis Ababa. The flight time is around 7h 40min. The airline also offers an indirect route via Brussels, which will extend the journey time to around 9h 35min. Other indirect options include a Turkish Airlines route from Addis Ababa to Manchester via Istanbul (IST). This option has an overall flight time of 11h 5min. Lufthansa can connect you with Manchester via Frankfurt (FRA) in 12h 45min, while British Airways has a two-stop option taking you through Doha (DOH) and London Heathrow (LHR) before landing in Manchester. This longer route can take up to 19h. Kenya Airways also has a two-stop route to Manchester, transiting in Nairobi (NBO) and Paris (CDG). This route takes around 22h 15min.

Stopover times en route to Manchester vary. Turkish Airlines transit time in Istanbul is around 1h 20min, while Ethiopian Airlines will only need around 1h in Brussels National (BRU) for the connection. British Airways requires 1h 55min in Doha (DOH) and 4h 30min in Heathrow (LHR). Lufthansa’s transit through Frankfurt (FRA) adds 4h 15min to your journey. Kenya Airways needs 1h 40min in Nairobi (NBO) and 8h 20min in Paris (CDG).

Ethiopian citizens travelling on an Ethiopian passport will need to apply for a visa from the British embassy in advance. To enter the UK as a tourist, they require a Standard Visitor Visa. It allows a stay in the UK for up to six months, including travelling as a tourist or attending short conferences or training courses. Applicants will need to prove that they can support themselves financially and afford a return flight and accommodation. Passports need to be valid for the duration of the stay.

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Currently priced at £447, Egyptair will fly you from Manchester to Addis Ababa and back. In addition to Egyptair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and SAUDIA - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £503 and £506, respectively. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £380. Egyptair flights start at £481 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at £496 one-way.

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £434. While the most popular route (Manchester - Addis Ababa Bole) can be booked for £461 on average our data indicates £1,316 when flying from Manchester to Addis Ababa.

The most popular stopover on flights from Manchester to Addis Ababa is Geneva. Geneva is followed by Cairo in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Manchester to Addis Ababa.

The least popular stopover on flights from Manchester to Addis Ababa is Istanbul.

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Addis Ababa (average of £657). Flying from Manchester to Addis Ababa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,121). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.