Ethiopian Airlines Direct Flights from London

Yes. Ethiopian Airlines flies non-stop to Addis Ababa daily from Heathrow and four times a week from Gatwick.

The non-stop flight takes about 7 hours 30 minutes from Gatwick and 7 hours 45 minutes from Heathrow.

Yes. British passport holders need a visa for tourism or business, and GOV.UK recommends getting a 30-day e-Visa online before you travel.

GOV.UK doesn't list a visa on arrival for UK nationals. It recommends applying online for an Ethiopian e-Visa before you travel.

No, not if you're flying in from the UK. Ethiopia only asks for a yellow fever certificate if you arrive from a country with a risk of yellow fever, though some countries may ask for one if you travel on from Ethiopia.

Gatwick currently has the lower fares in both Economy and Cloud Nine. Prices change by date, so compare both airports for your trip.

Yes. ShebaMiles members can use miles to upgrade an Economy ticket to Cloud Nine on Ethiopian Airlines flights, one flight at a time. You can't use a miles upgrade on an award ticket.

Yes, if your fare type allows it. Your fare rules set the change and cancellation fees; an unused ticket stays valid for one year from its issue date, and bookings made on Ethiopian Airlines' website or app can be refunded online.