Cheap flights from Balbala to Addis Ababa from £277

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Sat, May 30
Balbala JIBAddis Ababa ADD
£277
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Mon, May 25
Balbala JIBAddis Ababa ADD
£277
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Sat, May 30
Balbala JIBAddis Ababa ADD
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Mon, May 25
Balbala JIBAddis Ababa ADD
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Sun, May 24
Balbala JIBAddis Ababa ADD
£278
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Fri, May 29
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Balbala JIBAddis Ababa ADD
£393
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Mon, May 25 – Fri, May 29
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£400
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
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£411
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How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£277

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£373

Cheapest round-trip

£393

Average round-trip

£698

Nonstop flights in May

£275 – £287

Getting from Addis Ababa airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public minibuses and hotel shuttles.

Addis Ababa is served by Bole International Airport (ADD), the main gateway to Ethiopia and a major hub for East Africa. The airport lies approximately 8 km southeast of the city center, making airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, minibuses, hotel shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant during peak hours in the capital.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-45 min

ETB 500-ETB 800 (ETB 500–800 (~$4–7 USD); negotiate before departure)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

ETB 300-ETB 600 (ETB 300–600 (~$2.50–5 USD); app-based pricing)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

transparent pricing

20-45 min

ETB 300-ETB 600 (ETB 300–600 (~$2.50–5 USD); app-based pricing)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

local ride-hailing option

30-60 min

ETB 10-ETB 30 (ETB 10–30 (~$0.10–0.25 USD); fixed routes)

every 10–20 min daytime (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-45 min

ETB 0-ETB 1,500 (free to ETB 1,500 (~$12 USD); varies by hotel)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

20-45 min

ETB 1,000-ETB 2,500 (ETB 1,000–2,500 (~$8–20 USD); pre-booked)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

20-45 min

ETB 3,000-ETB 8,000 (ETB 3,000–8,000/day (~$25–65 USD); driver recommended)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in ETB; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Addis Ababa can be heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Allow extra time during peak periods.
  • Yellow taxis at the airport have fixed rates; always agree on the fare before departure.
  • Ride-hailing apps require local SIM card or WiFi connection to function.
  • Public minibuses do not go directly to the airport terminal; you may need to walk from the main road.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Addis Ababa

Depart from
Djibouti–Ambouli International
Arrive to
Addis Ababa Bole International
Average flights per week
79
Flight distance
556 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Balbala to Addis Ababa in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Ethiopian Airlines
1221222
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Ethiopian Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Ethiopian Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Ethiopian Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Balbala to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
EgyptairMSRMSYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
ASKY AirlinesSKKKPNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Addis Ababa

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January22°C9°C
February23°C10°C
March23°C12°C
April23°C12°C
May23°C12°C
June22°C12°C
July19°C11°C
August19°C10°C
September19°C10°C
October20°C8°C
November21°C8°C
December21°C8°C
Hottest Month
23°C
March
Coldest month
8°C
November
Sunny days
228
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
85%
22°C14°C
17 May
28°C13°C
Monday
11 May
88%
25°C14°C
18 May
28°C13°C
Tuesday
12 May
26°C12°C
19 May
29°C13°C
Wednesday
13 May
26°C13°C
20 May
29°C13°C
Thursday
14 May
28°C15°C
21 May
28°C13°C
Friday
15 May
86%
27°C14°C
22 May
30°C13°C
Saturday
16 May
26°C13°C
23 May
29°C14°C
The distance between Balbala and Addis Ababa is 556 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Dubai, and ASKY Airlines. Balbala and Addis Ababa have 79 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Balbala to Addis Ababa?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balbala and Addis Ababa takes around 1.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between Balbala and Addis Ababa?
The flight distance between Balbala and Addis Ababa is 556 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Balbala and Addis Ababa?
Several carriers operate flights between Balbala and Addis Ababa. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ethiopian Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Balbala?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Balbala and Hargeisa, Jeddah, Detroit, Washington, D.C., Lahore, Manama, Dubai, Nairobi, London, Riyadh, Lisbon, Warsaw, Madrid, New Delhi, Juba, Lima, Dhaka, Accra, Kuwait City, Muscat.
What are the most popular routes to and from Addis Ababa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Addis Ababa and London, Jeddah, Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Beirut, Asmara, Dubai, Amman, Nairobi, Riyadh, Johannesburg, Doha, Bucharest, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi, Hargeisa, Dar es Salaam, Brussels.
What airports are near Balbala?
The main airport in Balbala is Djibouti–Ambouli International. It is also served by Djibouti–Ambouli International.
What airports are near Addis Ababa?
The main airport in Addis Ababa is Addis Ababa Bole International. It is also served by Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa.
Which airlines fly between Balbala and Addis Ababa?
Currently, you can fly between Balbala and Addis Ababa with Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Dubai, ASKY Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Balbala and Addis Ababa?
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