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Cheap flights from Manchester to Addis Ababa

Bole Airport serves Addis Ababa while Manchester International handles departures for this route between the Ethiopian capital and a major UK city. Finding affordable tickets requires checking which carriers offer direct connections versus longer itineraries through other hubs.

Cheapest monthApril
Airlines10
Direct flightsdirect
Distance6,153 km
Direct flight time *7 h 57 min
Updated 26 Oct 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
Etihad AirwaysEtihad AirwaysEYwith a stop★★★★★ 4.62 Jan 2027from $592Search 2 Jan 2027
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSaudi Arabian AirlinesSVwith a stop—2 Jan 2027from $627Search 2 Jan 2027
EgyptairEgyptairMSwith a stop★★★★★ 3.94 Nov 2026from $748Search 4 Nov 2026
Emerald AirlinesEmerald AirlinesEAwith a stop—4 Dec 2026from $775Search 4 Dec 2026
Turkish AirlinesTurkish AirlinesTKwith a stop★★★★★ 4.74 Nov 2026from $802Search 4 Nov 2026
Aer LingusAer LingusEIwith a stop—10 Nov 2026from $807Search 10 Nov 2026
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLwith a stop★★★★★ 4.37 Feb 2027from $839Search 7 Feb 2027
Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian AirlinesETdirect★★★★★ 4.02 Jan 2027from $846Search 2 Jan 2027
Kuwait AirwaysKuwait AirwaysKUwith a stop★★★★★ 3.623 Nov 2026from $848Search 23 Nov 2026
Aegean AirlinesAegean AirlinesA3with a stop★★★★★ 4.45 Apr 2027from $882Search 5 Apr 2027

Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 26 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: April — from $585.

MonthPrice fromDate
October 2026from $1,04928 Oct 2026
November 2026from $7484 Nov 2026
December 2026from $8166 Dec 2026
January 2027from $5922 Jan 2027
February 2027from $6037 Feb 2027
March 2027from $68424 Mar 2027
April 2027from $5855 Apr 2027
May 2027from $71025 May 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
ManchesterManchester International MAN14 km
Addis AbabaBole ADD0 km

Route on the map

ManchesterAddis Ababa6,153 km
Manchester – Addis Ababa: 6,153 km in a straight line; Ethiopia is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

Travel costs vary throughout the year with November offering the lowest fares among available months. The period from October to May shows pricing data, suggesting you should compare options during these times rather than outside them. Weekday departures often provide better value compared to weekend travel on this route.

Airlines and what to expect

Several carriers connect Manchester and Addis Ababa through various routing patterns across the Middle East and Europe. Ethiopian Airlines operates direct flights while others like Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Saudi Arabian Airlines route passengers through their respective hubs. Budget options include Emerald Airlines alongside full-service carriers such as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Egyptair, Aer Lingus, and Kuwait Airways.

Arriving — Addis Ababa

You will land at Bole Airport in Addis Ababa, the main gateway to Ethiopia's capital city. Transportation from the airport into town includes taxi services and other ground options available upon arrival. Consider checking baggage allowances and connection requirements when booking through different airlines on this route.

Before you go: Ethiopia

Currency
ETB (Br)
Power sockets
Type C, E, F, G, J, L · 220 V
Language
Amharic
Emergency number
907, 911, 939
Driving side
right
Calling code
+251
Internet domain
.et
Population of Addis Ababa
5.7 M (2024)
Altitude
2,355 m · high altitude — take the first day slowly
Time zone
UTC+03 (Africa/Addis_Ababa)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Verify which airline handles your specific itinerary since carriers operate differently on this route
  • Confirm whether your ticket allows direct flights or requires connections through intermediary cities
  • Check passport validity and visa requirements for entry into Ethiopia before departure
  • Review baggage policies carefully as low-cost options may charge extra for checked luggage
  • Compare prices across multiple months to find the best value during peak travel periods

Frequently asked questions

Manchester – Addis Ababa: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for April 2027 — $585. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Manchester – Addis Ababa: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: Etihad Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Egyptair, Emerald Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Aer Lingus, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Aegean Airlines.

Manchester – Addis Ababa: are there direct flights?

Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Addis Ababa?

The distance is about 6,153 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 7 h 57 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.

Which airports serve Manchester – Addis Ababa?

Manchester: Manchester International (MAN). Addis Ababa: Bole (ADD).

What is the time difference between Manchester and Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa is 2 h ahead of Manchester.

Manchester — more routes

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
MilanRyanairdirect30 Oct 2026from $29
WarsawRyanairdirect8 Nov 2026from $31
RomeRyanairdirect31 Oct 2026from $38
KrakowRyanairdirect6 Jan 2027from $43
BucharestRyanairdirect20 Nov 2026from $64
AntalyaEasyjetdirect31 Dec 2026from $64
BudapestRyanairdirect29 Oct 2026from $125
ChisinauTurkish Airlineswith a stop26 Oct 2026from $884

Addis Ababa — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
KrakowAir Arabiawith a stop2 Dec 2026from $376
WarsawEthiopian Airlinesdirect26 Nov 2026from $497
Search on kissandfly.com · $592