Star Alliance member Ethiopian Airlines is offering a deal from London to Africa, starting at just €504 (~£437) to Johannesburg. This offer includes 2×23 kg of checked luggage. Departures are available until November, with blackout dates during school holidays.
You can fly to the following destinations with no overnight stays in Addis Ababa with this offer:
- Johannesburg at €504 (~£437)
- Entebbe at €524 (~£455)
- Kigali at €540 (~£469)
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Trip.com or Ethiopian Airlines with your selected flight dates.
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First, you will fly on Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350 3-3-3 configuration from either Gatwick or Heathrow to Addis Ababa, from there you will connect to your final destination. To Kigali and Entebbe you will do it on a Boeing 737, and to Johannesburg you will go on a Boeing 737 or an Airbus A350, depending on your flight.
Rwanda: Most European passport holders can get a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days in Rwanda.
Uganda: All European passport holders require a visa to enter Uganda, which must be obtained online as an e-Visa before departure.
South Africa: Most European passport holders can stay in South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days.
Search & Book
This deal doesn’t have an expiration date, but a minimum stay of four days and a maximum stay of three months apply. Departures are available until November, with blackout dates during school holidays.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on the airline’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Editor’s Note: For departures from London, this is a pretty good price. If you don’t have any issues flying from Gatwick or Heathrow, you can find a better price on some dates by using one airport for the outbound flight and another for the inbound flight.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class O. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from London to Kigali:
- 9,236 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 4,620 Award Miles + 766 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 3,716 Miles on Air China PhoenixMiles
- 2,772 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 2,328 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
- 2,310 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 2,310 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 2,310 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 2,310 Points + 462 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
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Destination
Information & Tips for Entebbe
Situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe serves as a relaxed gateway to Uganda. Its main attractions are nature-focused, including the extensive Entebbe Botanical Gardens and the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre. The local currency is the Ugandan Shilling (UGX). The price level is generally low, making it a budget-friendly destination. The climate is tropical, with stable, warm temperatures throughout the year and two rainy seasons.
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Information & Tips for Kigali
A famously clean and orderly city, Kigali’s most significant point of interest is the Kigali Genocide Memorial, which offers crucial historical insight. The currency used is the Rwandan Franc (RWF). The general price level is moderate but still affordable by international standards. Due to its high altitude, Kigali enjoys a temperate and pleasant climate year-round, with two distinct rainy seasons.
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Information & Tips for Johannesburg
Johannesburg is known for its role in South Africa’s history, with key sights like the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, and Soweto’s Vilakazi Street. The local currency is the South African rand (ZAR), and most places accept cards, though cash can be useful in smaller shops and markets. Prices are generally affordable compared to global standards. The city has a mild, high-altitude climate—summers (October to March) are warm with afternoon thunderstorms, while winters are dry and sunny with cool nights.
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