Cheap flights from Basel to Addis Ababa from £334

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3 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Basel BSLAddis Ababa ADD
£334
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Basel BSLAddis Ababa ADD
£349
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Basel BSLAddis Ababa ADD
£350
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3 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Basel BSLAddis Ababa ADD
£369
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Basel BSLAddis Ababa ADD
£397
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Basel BSLAddis Ababa ADD
£436
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Basel BSLAddis Ababa ADD
£701
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Basel BSLAddis Ababa ADD
£710
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23 – Mon, Jul 27
Basel BSLAddis Ababa ADD
£720
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23 – Mon, Jul 27
Basel BSLAddis Ababa ADD
£726
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23 – Mon, Jul 27
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£730
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Thu, Jul 23 – Mon, Jul 27
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£737
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How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£334

Cheapest round-trip

£701

Average round-trip

£1,174

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Pegasus

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

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

on-demand (traffic dependent)

transparent pricing

20-45 min

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

on-demand (traffic dependent)

local ride-hailing option

30-60 min

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
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
Arrive to
Addis Ababa Bole International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Basel to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Wizz AirWZZW6No
EgyptairMSRMSYes

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
12 Jul
25°C13°C
19 Jul
84%
21°C13°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
25°C13°C
20 Jul
75%
21°C13°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
62%
25°C14°C
21 Jul
83%
21°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
58%
24°C13°C
22 Jul
82%
22°C13°C
Thursday
16 Jul
57%
24°C13°C
23 Jul
82%
21°C13°C
Friday
17 Jul
70%
25°C13°C
24 Jul
82%
22°C12°C
Saturday
18 Jul
74%
23°C14°C
25 Jul
80%
22°C12°C
Travelers usually depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, or Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR when they travel from Basel to Addis Ababa. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Ethiopian Airlines, easyJet, Wizz Air, and Egyptair. Basel and Addis Ababa have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Basel?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Basel and London, Edinburgh, Warsaw, Budapest, Manchester, Bucharest, Pristina, Birmingham, Glasgow, Barcelona, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Sofia, Bristol, Belfast, Iași, Madrid, Skopje, Lisbon.
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.
Which airports are there in Basel?
Basel is mainly served by EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. But there are other airports nearby, including Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR.
What airports are near Basel?
The main airport in Basel is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. It is also served by Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Saarbrücken, Bern, Friedrichshafen, St. Gallen–Altenrhein.
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 Basel and Addis Ababa?
Currently, you can fly between Basel and Addis Ababa with Pegasus, Ethiopian Airlines, easyJet, Wizz Air, Egyptair.
When’s the best time to travel between Basel and Addis Ababa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Basel and Addis Ababa, 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.
What flights operate between Basel and Addis Ababa?
Traveling between Basel and Addis Ababa, 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.
How many airports are there near Basel?
There are a number of airports in and around Basel. The main one is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and other nearby airports include Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Saarbrücken, Bern, Friedrichshafen, St. Gallen–Altenrhein
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