Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Addis Ababa and Nairobi takes around 2.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Addis Ababa and Nairobi?

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The flight distance between Addis Ababa and Nairobi is 1164 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Addis Ababa and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include ASKY Airlines, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.

Question 4

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Addis Ababa and London, Melbourne, Perth, Manchester, Sydney, Adelaide, Dubai, Lamu, Palma, Majorca, Calgary, Brisbane, Taipei, Manila, Istanbul, Entebbe, Auckland, Tallinn, Dar es Salaam, Kochi, Chennai.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, London, Malindi, Kisumu, Ukunda, Entebbe, Eldoret, Singapore, Lamu, Johannesburg, Juba, Kigali, New Delhi, Zanzibar, Bangkok, Durban, Dubai, Paris, Port Elizabeth, Victoria Falls.

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 Nairobi?

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The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Addis Ababa and Nairobi?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Addis Ababa and Nairobi thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Addis Ababa and Nairobi can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Addis Ababa and Nairobi?

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Currently, you can fly between Addis Ababa and Nairobi with Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Safarilink Aviation, Qatar Airways, Emirates.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Addis Ababa and Nairobi?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Addis Ababa and Nairobi, 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 12

What flights operate between Addis Ababa and Nairobi?

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Traveling between Addis Ababa and Nairobi, 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 13

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 14

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Addis Ababa and Nairobi 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 nonstop (direct) flights between Addis Ababa and Nairobi 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Addis Ababa and Nairobi 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 18

What time do flights between Addis Ababa and Nairobi 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£257
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£252
Cheapest round-trip	£451
Average round-trip	£533
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Airline	Mon 18.09	Tue 19.09	Wed 20.09	Thu 21.09	Fri 22.09	Sat 23.09	Sun 24.09
Kenya Airways	4	2	2	4	2	1	2
Ethiopian Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	3	2
ASKY Airlines	2	2	2	1	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 25.09	Tue 26.09	Wed 27.09	Thu 28.09	Fri 29.09	Sat 30.09	Sun 01.10
Kenya Airways	4	2	2	4	2	2	2
Ethiopian Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
ASKY Airlines	2	1	2	2	2	1	2

Airline	Mon 02.10	Tue 03.10	Wed 04.10	Thu 05.10	Fri 06.10	Sat 07.10	Sun 08.10
Kenya Airways	4	2	2	4	2	2	2
Ethiopian Airlines	2	2	2	2	1	2	2
ASKY Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	---	---

Airline	Mon 09.10	Tue 10.10	Wed 11.10	Thu 12.10	Fri 13.10	Sat 14.10	Sun 15.10
Kenya Airways	4	2	2	4	2	2	2
Ethiopian Airlines	2	2	2	2	---	1	1
ASKY Airlines	---	---	---	---	2	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Safarilink Aviation	XLK	F2	Yes	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	0 0

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visa is not required
Forms and documents	Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Ethiopia Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Ethiopia