Travelling from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Lagos Airport to Addis Ababa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 20 minutes.
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Addis Ababa two hours ahead of Lagos.
Flights from LOS to ADD start at 13:40 — the first with Ethiopian Airlines. The last service of the day is at 13:40 with Ethiopian Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 14 weekly Lagos Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your LOS to ADD flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like October? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ethiopian Airlines is your gateway to exploring Addis Ababa (and maybe even some other great parts of Ethiopia!). Browse the direct flights from Lagos Airport to Addis Ababa Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 66.22% of its services landing as planned, Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LOS to ADD flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lagos Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LOS and ADD:
Cairo Airport
Abidjan Airport
Kigali Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Currently, P34,826 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lagos Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P56,959. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from LOS to ADD, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Lagos Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LOS to ADD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lagos Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.
Handy information about Lagos Airport (LOS)
Of the departures from Lagos Airport, 66% land on schedule at their destination.
Lagos Airport is about 23 kilometers from central Lagos. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Lagos Airport to Addis Ababa Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LOS:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lagos Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Venture beyond Addis Ababa and explore places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Addis Ababa Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Reserving your vehicle from Addis Ababa Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
From Addis Ababa Airport, Addis Ababa is approximately 10 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lagos Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Addis Ababa in March.
When booking your flight from Lagos Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
November sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LOS to ADD sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've visited Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover other corners of Ethiopia. Travel about 354 kilometers east to Dire Dawa to check off its top attractions. From Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral to Mosque and Porc Epic Cave, your itinerary will be busy.
Journey 80 kilometers south-east from Addis Ababa to reach Nazrēt, another standout destination in Ethiopia. No trip is complete without seeing Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.
