Travelling from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Lilongwe.
Leave plenty of time to make your LLW to ADD flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Addis Ababa (and then discovering more of Ethiopia!) is a breeze with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Lilongwe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 83.61% of services landing on schedule, Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LLW to ADD flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lilongwe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LLW and ADD:
RG Mugabe International Airport
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lilongwe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight is R 5,631. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 10,714. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LLW to ADD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Lilongwe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lilongwe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Handy information about Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)
Lilongwe International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82.0% of flights that take off from LLW arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Lilongwe International Airport from central Lilongwe, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Consider booking a hotel near ADD if you have a late Lilongwe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and discover parts of Addis Ababa that aren't on a typical itinerary. Browse the options available from Green Motion.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
From Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The quietest month for a flight from Lilongwe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Lilongwe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for March if you want to explore Addis Ababa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LLW to ADD in November if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a trip to Dire Dawa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Ethiopia, head for Nazrēt, about 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque are among the biggest draws.
