Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Addis Ababa to Cape Town?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Addis Ababa and Cape Town takes around 6.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Addis Ababa and Cape Town?

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The flight distance between Addis Ababa and Cape Town is 5234 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Addis Ababa and Cape Town?

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Several carriers operate flights between Addis Ababa and Cape Town. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ethiopian Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Addis Ababa and London, Jeddah, Nairobi, Bucharest, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Asmara, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Abha, Milan, Dublin, Kunming, Tbilisi, Vienna, Entebbe, Medina, New Delhi, Almaty.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and London, Johannesburg, Manchester, Harare, Durban, Birmingham, Lusaka, Lagos, Gaborone, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Glasgow, George, Victoria Falls, Dubai, Nairobi, Windhoek, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth, Bulawayo.

Question 6

What airports are near Addis Ababa?

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The main airport in Addis Ababa is Addis Ababa Bole International. It is also served by Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa.

Question 7

What airports are near Cape Town?

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The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Addis Ababa and Cape Town?

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Currently, you can fly between Addis Ababa and Cape Town with Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Safair, South African Airways, Kenya Airways.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Addis Ababa and Cape Town?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Addis Ababa and Cape Town, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Addis Ababa and Cape Town?

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Traveling between Addis Ababa and Cape Town, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Addis Ababa?

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There are a number of airports in and around Addis Ababa. The main one is Addis Ababa Bole International and other nearby airports include Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa

Question 12

How many airports are there near Cape Town?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cape Town. The main one is Cape Town International and other nearby airports include Cape Town International.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Addis Ababa and Cape Town depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Addis Ababa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Addis Ababa and Cape Town arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Addis Ababa and Cape Town depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Addis Ababa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Addis Ababa and Cape Town arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£411
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£891
Cheapest round-trip	£606
Average round-trip	£834
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
MyCiTi Bus (A01 route)	30-45 min	R 100 – R 130; peak vs off-peak fares; myconnect card required	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to Civic Centre
Metered Taxi	20-40 min	R 350 – R 500; metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / Bolt	20-40 min	R 200 – R 400; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Shared Airport Shuttle	30-60 min	R 150 – R 300; per person; multiple stops	scheduled departures (traffic dependent)	budget solo travelers
Private Transfer	20-40 min	R 500 – R 900; fixed rate; pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	20-40 min	R 400 – R 1,000; per day; varies by vehicle class	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Airline	Mon 02.11	Tue 03.11	Wed 04.11	Thu 05.11	Fri 06.11	Sat 07.11	Sun 08.11
Ethiopian Airlines	---	2	3	4	4	2	3
Weekly flights: 18 total	Daily flights: 2.57 average	Most flights: Thursday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 09.11	Tue 10.11	Wed 11.11	Thu 12.11	Fri 13.11	Sat 14.11	Sun 15.11
Ethiopian Airlines	2	4	4	2	4	2	2
Weekly flights: 20 total	Daily flights: 2.86 average	Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 16.11	Tue 17.11	Wed 18.11	Thu 19.11	Fri 20.11	Sat 21.11	Sun 22.11
Ethiopian Airlines	2	2	3	4	4	2	2
Weekly flights: 19 total	Daily flights: 2.71 average	Most flights: Thursday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes
South African Airways	SAA	SA	No
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	17°C
February	26°C	17°C
March	24°C	17°C
April	22°C	14°C
May	19°C	13°C
June	17°C	11°C
July	16°C	10°C
August	17°C	10°C
September	18°C	11°C
October	21°C	13°C
November	22°C	14°C
December	24°C	16°C

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