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✈️ Cheap flights to Ethiopia
Compare fares to Ethiopia from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Addis Ababa Bole Intl (ADD). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Ethiopia
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADD | Addis Ababa Bole Intl | Addis Ababa | Main |
| AWA | Hawassa Intl | Hawassa | Main |
| DIR | Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma Intl | Dire Dawa | Main |
| JIJ | Gerad Wilwal Intl | Jijiga | Main |
| JIM | Jimma | Jimma | Regional |
| BJR | Bahir Dar | Bahir Dar | Regional |
| AMH | Arba Minch | Arba Minch | Regional |
| GDQ | Gondar | Azezo | Regional |
| BCO | Jinka | Jinka | Regional |
| ASO | Asosa | Asosa | Regional |
…and 5 more airports.
Addis Ababa's Bole International Airport is a major African hub with flights from around the world. Overland routes include the railway from Djibouti and the road crossing from Kenya at Moyale.
📅 Best time to fly to Ethiopia
Best: October–March: the dry season after the rains brings clear skies, green landscapes and big festivals like Meskel and Timkat.
Cheaper shoulder season: April–May: warm with occasional short rains and fewer visitors.
Avoid: June–September: the main rainy season makes trekking muddy and some rural roads difficult.
Weather by month in Addis Ababa
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Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Ethiopia
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Addis Ababa | 5,919 km | 7 h 50 min | |
| New York → Addis Ababa | 11,200 km | 14 h 10 min | |
| Los Angeles → Addis Ababa | 14,670 km | 18 h 20 min* | |
| Chicago → Addis Ababa | 12,179 km | 15 h 20 min | |
| Miami → Addis Ababa | 12,384 km | 15 h 35 min | |
| San Francisco → Addis Ababa | 14,475 km | 18 h 05 min* | |
| Toronto → Addis Ababa | 11,501 km | 14 h 30 min | |
| Paris → Addis Ababa | 5,579 km | 7 h 25 min | |
| Frankfurt → Addis Ababa | 5,348 km | 7 h 05 min | |
| Dubai → Addis Ababa | 2,518 km | 3 h 40 min | |
| Delhi → Addis Ababa | 4,551 km | 6 h 10 min | |
| Mumbai → Addis Ababa | 3,834 km | 5 h 15 min | |
| Singapore → Addis Ababa | 7,259 km | 9 h 25 min | |
| Sydney → Addis Ababa | 12,623 km | 15 h 55 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Ethiopia
- Addis Ababa – A fast-growing highland capital with museums, buzzing markets, jazz bars and the country's best restaurants.
- Lalibela – Eleven medieval churches carved from rock, often called one of the wonders of the Christian world.
- Simien Mountains National Park – Jagged peaks, deep gorges and unique wildlife on one of Africa's great trekking routes.
- Gondar – The 17th-century imperial capital with castles, palaces and beautiful churches.
- Aksum – Giant stelae, royal tombs and churches linked to legends of the Ark of the Covenant.
- Bahir Dar & Lake Tana – A relaxed lakeside city with island monasteries and the Blue Nile Falls nearby.
💡 Flight hacks
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
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Flights to Ethiopia: questions
What is the main airport in Ethiopia?
The main international airport is Addis Ababa Bole Intl (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Other airports with scheduled flights include Hawassa (AWA), Dire Dawa (DIR), Jijiga (JIJ).
How long is the flight from London to Ethiopia?
A nonstop flight from London to Addis Ababa covers about 5,919 km and takes around 7 h 50 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Ethiopia?
October–March: the dry season after the rains brings clear skies, green landscapes and big festivals like Meskel and Timkat.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Ethiopia?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April–May: warm with occasional short rains and fewer visitors.
Do I need a visa to fly to Ethiopia?
It depends on your passport. See our Ethiopia visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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