Cheap flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa from £324

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Tue, Feb 17
Cape Town CPTAddis Ababa ADD

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Tue, Feb 17
Cape Town CPTAddis Ababa ADD

£324
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Sun, Feb 15
Cape Town CPTAddis Ababa ADD

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Sun, Feb 15
Cape Town CPTAddis Ababa ADD

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Thu, Feb 19
Cape Town CPTAddis Ababa ADD

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Fri, Feb 20
Cape Town CPTAddis Ababa ADD

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Mon, Feb 16 – Sat, Feb 21
Cape Town CPTAddis Ababa ADD

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Cape Town CPTAddis Ababa ADD

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Mon, Feb 16 – Sat, Feb 21
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Mon, Feb 16 – Fri, Feb 20
Cape Town CPTAddis Ababa ADD

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Tue, Feb 17 – Sun, Feb 22
Cape Town CPTAddis Ababa ADD

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Getting from Addis Ababa airport to the city center

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.

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
Cape Town International
Arrive to
Addis Ababa Bole International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
5234 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
2424243
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
2424243
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
2423244
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
2424244
Weekly flights: 22 totalDaily flights: 3.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
South African AirwaysSAASANo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
AirlinkLNK4ZNo

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
227
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
89%
22°C13°C
15 Feb
25°C12°C
Monday
9 Feb
88%
24°C12°C
16 Feb
26°C12°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
25°C12°C
17 Feb
26°C12°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
26°C12°C
18 Feb
26°C14°C
Thursday
12 Feb
25°C13°C
19 Feb
26°C11°C
Friday
13 Feb
23°C14°C
20 Feb
26°C11°C
Saturday
14 Feb
25°C15°C
21 Feb
26°C11°C
The distance between Cape Town and Addis Ababa is 5234 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, Fly Safair, and Airlink. Cape Town and Addis Ababa have 400 direct flights per week.

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