What airport do you fly into for flights to Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), located 7,7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Addis Ababa. 4 airlines have flights to Bole from Johannesburg on a daily basis. Booking flights to Addis Ababa Bole should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 19 flights from Johannesburg per day.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Addis Ababa?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Addis Ababa is February . The most expensive month for flights is September . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Addis Ababa if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Addis Ababa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Addis Ababa?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Addis Ababa.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa Bole is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Addis Ababa. One-way flights to Addis Ababa Bole typically cost R3 291, while return flights cost around R4 974.

How much is a return flight to Addis Ababa?

A return flight to Addis Ababa will typically cost around R766, however they can be found for as little as R276.

Where does the fastest flight to Addis Ababa depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Addis Ababa, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 15 minutes).

Does Addis Ababa Bole have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Addis Ababa Bole can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Addis Ababa Bole?

Yes. Addis Ababa Bole has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Bertukanama Guesthouse is the closest property to Addis Ababa Bole (0,0 km away from Addis Ababa Bole).

R4 717+ Flights to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Flights to Addis Ababa in 2025

Return from	R9 019
One-way from	R4 717
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R8 371

Ethiopian Air
7/8-14/8
Nonstop
11h 00m total
Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

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Ethiopian Air
15/9
Nonstop
5h 15m total
Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

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Cheapest flights to Addis Ababa
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Thu 7/88:20JNB - ADD

Nonstop5h 25mEthiopian Air

Thu 14/815:35ADD - JNB

Nonstop5h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 23/6R9 019

Sat 19/71:25JNB - ADD

1 stop6h 55mKenya Airways

Sun 27/710:20ADD - JNB

1 stop15h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 22/6R9 667

Sun 20/714:30JNB - ADD

Nonstop5h 15mSouth African

Sun 27/78:45ADD - JNB

Nonstop5h 20mSouth African

Deal found 22/6R11 719

Thu 7/814:15JNB - ADD

2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 13/80:25ADD - JNB

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/6R12 205

Thu 7/85:30JNB - ADD

2 stops14h 40mASKY

Thu 14/88:45ADD - JNB

2 stops16h 20mASKY

Deal found 23/6R15 248

Tue 1/73:10JNB - ADD

1 stop10h 10mRwandAir

Tue 22/715:15ADD - JNB

1 stop12h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 23/6R24 321

Best flights to Addis Ababa
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Thu 7/88:20JNB - ADD

Nonstop5h 25mEthiopian Air

Thu 14/815:35ADD - JNB

Nonstop5h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 23/6R9 019

Sat 19/71:25JNB - ADD

1 stop6h 55mKenya Airways

Sun 27/710:20ADD - JNB

1 stop15h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 22/6R9 667

Sun 20/714:30JNB - ADD

Nonstop5h 15mSouth African

Sun 27/78:45ADD - JNB

Nonstop5h 20mSouth African

Deal found 22/6R11 719

Thu 7/814:15JNB - ADD

2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 13/80:25ADD - JNB

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/6R12 205

Thu 7/85:30JNB - ADD

2 stops14h 40mASKY

Thu 14/88:45ADD - JNB

2 stops16h 20mASKY

Deal found 23/6R15 248

Tue 1/73:10JNB - ADD

1 stop10h 10mRwandAir

Tue 22/715:15ADD - JNB

1 stop12h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 23/6R24 321

Direct flights to Addis Ababa
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Thu 7/88:20JNB - ADD

Nonstop5h 25mEthiopian Air

Thu 14/815:35ADD - JNB

Nonstop5h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 23/6R9 019

Sun 20/714:30JNB - ADD

Nonstop5h 15mSouth African

Sun 27/78:45ADD - JNB

Nonstop5h 20mSouth African

Deal found 22/6R11 719

Last-minute flights to Addis Ababa
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Tue 1/73:10JNB - ADD

1 stop10h 10mRwandAir

Tue 22/715:15ADD - JNB

1 stop12h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 23/6R24 321

Wed 2/78:20JNB - ADD

Nonstop5h 25mEthiopian Air

Tue 22/78:20ADD - JNB

2 stops28h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 23/6R9 973

Wed 2/75:30JNB - ADD

2 stops14h 55mASKY

Tue 22/78:45ADD - JNB

2 stops16h 20mASKY

Deal found 23/6R17 120

Wed 2/716:50JNB - ADD

2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 21/71:50ADD - JNB

1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/6R30 910

Sat 19/71:25JNB - ADD

1 stop6h 55mKenya Airways

Sun 27/710:20ADD - JNB

1 stop15h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 22/6R9 667

Sat 19/71:25JNB - ADD

1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 27/715:35ADD - JNB

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/6R12 673

Sun 20/722:50JNB - ADD

Nonstop5h 35mEthiopian Air

Sat 26/70:25ADD - JNB

2 stops12h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/6R9 487

Sun 20/714:30JNB - ADD

Nonstop5h 15mSouth African

Sun 27/78:45ADD - JNB

Nonstop5h 20mSouth African

Deal found 22/6R11 719

One-way flights to Addis Ababa
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Mon 15/914:30JNB - ADD

Nonstop5h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/6R4 717

Mon 15/921:45JNB - ADD

1 stop28h 25mEgyptair

Deal found 22/6R6 517

Sun 14/91:25JNB - ADD

1 stop6h 55mKenya Airways

Deal found 22/6R7 021

Mon 15/95:30JNB - ADD

2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/6R7 849

Sun 20/75:30JNB - ADD

2 stops14h 40mASKY

Deal found 22/6R9 235

Sat 26/716:50JNB - ADD

2 stops54h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 22/6R15 050

Tue 5/81:25JNB - ADD

2 stops49h 55mSAUDIA

Deal found 22/6R15 104

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JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 14/8

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

R9 019

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/7

1:25-9:20

1 stop6h 55m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 27/7

10:20-0:25

1 stop15h 05m

R9 667

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

14:30-20:45

Nonstop5h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 27/7

8:45-13:05

Nonstop5h 20m

R11 719

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

14:15-6:50

2 stops15h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 14/8

15:05-13:15

1 stop23h 10m

R12 205

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

5:30-21:10

2 stops14h 40m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 14/8

8:45-0:05

2 stops16h 20m

R15 248

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

3:10-14:20

1 stop10h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 14/8

15:15-2:20

1 stop12h 05m

R24 447

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

14:30-20:45

Nonstop5h 15m

R4 717

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

21:45-3:10

1 stop28h 25m

R6 517

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

1:25-9:20

1 stop6h 55m

R7 021

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

R7 849

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When is the best time to book a flight to Addis Ababa?

The price you pay for your flight to Addis Ababa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Addis Ababa?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa takes 5 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Addis Ababa from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Addis Ababa

The most flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Addis Ababa?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa are Ethiopian Air, South African and ASKY.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Addis Ababa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa are Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and South African.

Rainfall in Addis Ababa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Addis Ababa ranges from 10.0 - 280.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Addis Ababa when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Addis Ababa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Addis Ababa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Addis Ababa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with South African, SAUDIA and ASKY to Addis Ababa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

South African

7,5

Good

34 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

South African

7,5

Good

34 reviews

South African

7,5

Good

34 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

SAUDIA

7,4

Good

619 reviews

South African

7,5

Good

34 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

ASKY

7,4

Good

57 reviews

South African

7,5

Good

34 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

782 reviews

South African

7,5

Good

34 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

RwandAir

7,1

Good

27 reviews

South African

7,5

Good

34 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

FAQs about flying to Addis Ababa

What airport do you fly into for flights to Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), located 7,7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Addis Ababa. 4 airlines have flights to Bole from Johannesburg on a daily basis. Booking flights to Addis Ababa Bole should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 19 flights from Johannesburg per day.
Can I find cheaper flights to Addis Ababa if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Addis Ababa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Addis Ababa?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Addis Ababa.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa Bole is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Addis Ababa. One-way flights to Addis Ababa Bole typically cost R3 291, while return flights cost around R4 974.
How much is a return flight to Addis Ababa?
A return flight to Addis Ababa will typically cost around R766, however they can be found for as little as R276.
Where does the fastest flight to Addis Ababa depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Addis Ababa, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 15 minutes).
Does Addis Ababa Bole have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Addis Ababa Bole can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Addis Ababa Bole?
Yes. Addis Ababa Bole has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Bertukanama Guesthouse is the closest property to Addis Ababa Bole (0,0 km away from Addis Ababa Bole).

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Rainfall in Addis Ababa by month

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Temperature in Addis Ababa by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Addis Ababa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with South African, SAUDIA and ASKY to Addis Ababa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Addis Ababa

What airport do you fly into for flights to Addis Ababa?

Can I find cheaper flights to Addis Ababa if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Addis Ababa?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Addis Ababa?

How much is a return flight to Addis Ababa?

Where does the fastest flight to Addis Ababa depart from?

Does Addis Ababa Bole have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Addis Ababa Bole?

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