Ethiopian Airlines Flights from UK
The New Spirit of Africa: Fly Ethiopian Airlines
Touch the heart of Africa with Ethiopian Airlines, your national carrier and Star Alliance partner. At Good Flights, we provide exclusive access to Africa’s largest network with easy connections to over 125 international destinations from the UK.
We engineer your journey for maximum value:
- Strategic Connections: Intelligent travel through Addis Ababa (ADD) for the least total journey time to West and Southern Africa.
- Fare Optimization: Get special “ethnic fares” with extra baggage.
- Premium Access: Affordable upgrades for Cloud Nine (Business Class).
Enterprise-Grade Booking Security
Your trust is our currency.
- ATOL Protection: Full financial coverage on qualifying itineraries.
- Secure Gateways: PCI-DSS compliant payment processing.
- Instant Confirmation: Real-time ticketing with immediate PNR generation.
Pan-African Excellence: About Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines is no ordinary airline; it’s the icon of African aviation success. Based in Addis Ababa, at Bole International Airport (ADD), the company has the youngest and most modern fleet in Africa. As a Star Alliance member, it connects the UK to many places that other carriers will never go to.
Ethiopian, voted Best Airline in Africa for the 3rd year in a row (2011, 2012, and 2013) by Skytrax, is the fastest-growing airline in Africa.
Table Data (Operational Profile):
Operational Metric | Specification |
Global Hub | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) |
Global Alliance | Star Alliance Member (Seamless rewards & connections) |
Fleet Profile | Ultra-Modern: Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing 777 |
UK Gateways | London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN) |
Key Advantage | Fastest connecting times to Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe |
Cloud Nine & Economy: A Superior Standard
Ethiopian Airlines operates state-of-the-art aircraft designed to reduce jet lag and enhance passenger well-being.
Cloud Nine (Business Class)
Treat yourself to the ultimate in luxury. It offers lie-flat beds on long-haul flights, offers a variety of wines and has an interesting menu that combines international cuisines with Ethiopia’s national dish Injera.
Economy Class Comfort
Enter a cabin with some breathing space. The Future Fleet (A350/B787) will have bigger windows, better humidity and AVOD with hundreds of hours of films and music.
The Good Flights Edge: Specialized African Travel
Transport through Africa is typically complicated. Good Flights remove the friction. We’re in the business not simply of selling tickets, but of managing journeys. Our focus is clearly on the VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) market, where we know there are special requirements for baggage and flexibility.
Proactive Itinerary Management
- Baggage negotiation: We actually source fares offering generous luggage allowances (often 2x 23 kg or more).
- Transit Assistance: information on the transit visa needed for long layovers in Addis Ababa.
- Payment Flexibility: Specify a deposit to be paid and the balance to be paid at a later time (within fare rules).
Top Connections via Addis Ababa (ADD)
The most efficient corridors from the UK to the African continent.
Origin (UK) | Destination | Connection | Flight Frequency |
London (LHR) | Lagos (LOS) | via Addis Ababa | Daily (A350) |
Manchester (MAN) | Harare (HRE) | via Addis Ababa | 4x Weekly |
London (LGW) | Johannesburg (JNB) | via Addis Ababa | Daily |
London (LHR) | Entebbe (EBB) | via Addis Ababa | Daily |
Manchester (MAN) | Lilongwe (LLW) | via Addis Ababa | 3x Weekly |
Generous Baggage Allowance
Ethiopian Airlines is well-known for having a very generous “piece concept,” which is great if you’ll be traveling with gifts or useful items.
- Economy Class: Usually 2 pieces x 23 kg (total 46 kg) for most of the African sectors.
- Cloud Nine: 2 bags at 32 kg each + 2 cabin.
- ShebaMiles Gold: Extra baggage allowances for those flying more frequently.
Your exact baggage allowance is always inputted onto your Good Flights e-ticket, as it differs per route.
Addis Ababa Hub & Transit Tips
Navigating Bole International Airport (ADD) is easy with these tips:
- New Terminal: Enjoy the expanded Terminal 2 with modern lounges and duty-free shopping.
- Transit Hotel: For layovers exceeding 8-24 hours (depending on fare), Ethiopian often provides complimentary hotel accommodation and transit visas.
- Connectivity: Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal.
- Coffee Ceremony: Don’t miss a traditional Ethiopian coffee experience within the airport.
Experience the Heart of Africa
Don’t settle for less. Choose Ethiopian Airlines for the most reliable, comfortable, and connected journey to Africa. Partner with Good Flights today to secure the best seats at the best prices.