Flying from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
Nairobi's main base, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
2 hours 5 minutes is the average duration of a direct Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa. The city's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Nairobi.
The most popular route is from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), with 22 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from NBO to ADD is the 1:30am Kenya Airways service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 11:55pm with Kenya Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Nairobi to ADD.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
You can hop on a direct flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
When jetting out of NBO, you can catch a direct flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from NBO to ADD.
Among carriers on this route, Ethiopian Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
NBO is about 18 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 62% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
You can reach WIL from the centre of Nairobi in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Nairobi Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to ADD flight:
Nairobi Wilson Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Have a late flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near ADD and hit the pillow fast:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
From Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, central Addis Ababa is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Right now, $602 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $776. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Nairobi to ADD. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Addis Ababa. July is when most people book flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 25ºC. Book your Nairobi to ADD plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
November sees temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Addis Ababa
Start your Addis Ababa trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
National Museum of Ethiopia and Holy Trinity Cathedral are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Addis Ababa to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Addis Ababa Ethnographic Museum.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Jimma is just one of the many places in Ethiopia waiting to be explored after you've seen Addis Ababa. Around 257 kilometres away to the southwest, its top attractions include Jimma Museum, Aba Jifar Palace and Masaraa Abbaa Jifaar.