The short answer
Addis Ababa, Casablanca and Kinshasa are gateways for travel across Africa. Compare direct and connecting flights, ask about onward legs in one booking, choose your cabin and check entry and health requirements before you pay.
Three gateways, three different journeys
| Country | City and airport code | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | Addis Ababa (ADD) | A major connecting point for travel across Africa |
| Morocco | Casablanca (CMN) | A gateway for Morocco and onward African routes |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Kinshasa (FIH) | The capital; routes often connect, so compare journey times |
For East Africa you can also see our page on flights to Nairobi.
Onward connections in one booking
If your final destination is beyond these cities, ask us to price the onward flight together with your main flight. A single booking can make baggage and connection times clearer, though some onward legs are cheaper booked separately. A consultant can explain the difference for your trip.
Choosing your cabin
Connecting journeys can be long, so comfort matters. Compare premium economy and business class, check what each fare includes, including baggage and lounge access, and ask how long the layover is. See our guide to business class flights for less.
Entry rules for Ethiopia, Morocco and the DRC
Entry requirements depend on your passport and the purpose of your trip, and they change. Check the official GOV.UK Ethiopia, Morocco and Democratic Republic of the Congo travel advice before you pay, and use the official government sites for any visa or authorisation.
Health and insurance
Some destinations require proof of vaccination, such as yellow fever, and others recommend vaccinations or malaria precautions. Check TravelHealthPro and speak to a health professional with plenty of time before you travel. See also the GOV.UK travel insurance guidance.
Short notice or changing plans
If you need to travel soon, read our guide to last-minute flights. Ask about flexible fares if your dates may move.
Before you pay: a short checklist
- Check your passport is valid for the whole trip and for as long as the destination requires.
- Confirm whether you need a visa or electronic authorisation, and apply through the official government site.
- Ask how long each layover is and whether your bags are checked through to your final destination.
- Check the baggage allowance for every flight in the itinerary, including any onward leg.
- Ask about the change and refund rules of the fare, especially if your dates may move.
- Check vaccination and health advice well before you travel.
A consultant can go through this list with you before you pay, and confirm the live fare and the rules that apply to your ticket.
Book your flights
Send your route and dates through the flight search or call 0800 007 4114. A UK-based consultant confirms the live fare, baggage and change rules before you pay.
Fares, baggage rules and entry requirements change. Always confirm current details with the airline and the official sources linked above before you travel.