Flying from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Brussels. Brussels Airport (BRU) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) jetting off from here.
Hop on a direct Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 7 hours 10 minutes.
Addis Ababa is two hours ahead of Brussels. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services each week. Travel from BRU to ADD on Ethiopian Airlines's 9:25pm flight.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Brussels to ADD.
During popular months like October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can find a direct flight from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU).
Ethiopian Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport taking off from BRU.
Ethiopian Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from BRU to ADD.
Ethiopian Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 86.89% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Brussels to ADD with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Brussels Airport (BRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BRU and ADD include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
BRU is around 13 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Brussels Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights leaving Brussels Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Brussels South Charleroi Airport:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
CRL is about 56 kilometres from central Brussels. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Brussels to ADD flight? Check in to a hotel near Brussels South Charleroi Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
72% of flights taking off from Brussels South Charleroi Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ADD if you're catching a late flight from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Choose one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Go beyond Addis Ababa and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can pick up a Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Central Addis Ababa is around 10 kilometres from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is $661. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $932. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Brussels to ADD, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
January is the busiest month for flights from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Visit Addis Ababa in October for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Brussels to ADD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 25ºC.
November has temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Addis Ababa
Start your Addis Ababa trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your Addis Ababa visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include National Museum of Ethiopia, Holy Trinity Cathedral and Addis Ababa Ethnographic Museum.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Jimma is just one of the many places in Ethiopia waiting to be explored once you've seen Addis Ababa. Around 257 kilometres away to the southwest, its best attractions include Jimma Museum, Aba Jifar Palace and Coffee Pot Monument.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Ethiopia, consider Kombolcha, roughly 257 kilometres northeast of Addis Ababa. Green Mesk garden | Senait Menafesha, Square and Abishager Square are the start of reasons to visit.