Cheap flights from Chengdu to Addis Ababa from £466

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Sun, Jul 19
Chengdu CTUAddis Ababa ADD
£466
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Sun, Jul 19
Chengdu TFUAddis Ababa ADD
£480
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Sun, Jul 19
Chengdu TFUAddis Ababa ADD
£483
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Sun, Jul 19
Chengdu TFUAddis Ababa ADD
£489
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Tue, Jul 14
Chengdu TFUAddis Ababa ADD
£564
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Tue, Jul 14
Chengdu TFUAddis Ababa ADD
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How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£466

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,404

Cheapest round-trip

£1,219

Average round-trip

£1,432

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Arrive to
Addis Ababa Bole International
Average flights per week
279
Flight distance
7180 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
Ethiopian Airlines
---------2---2---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Thursday 2 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Ethiopian Airlines
22---2---2---
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Ethiopian Airlines
22---2---2---
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Ethiopian Airlines
22---2---2---
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Chengdu to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Shenzhen AirlinesCSZZHYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Sichuan AirlinesCSC3UYes

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
28 Jun
17%
26°C13°C
5 Jul
68%
24°C14°C
Monday
29 Jun
36%
26°C14°C
6 Jul
59%
25°C14°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
17%
27°C13°C
7 Jul
74%
23°C13°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
17%
29°C13°C
8 Jul
57%
21°C14°C
Thursday
2 Jul
17%
28°C13°C
9 Jul
57%
20°C14°C
Friday
3 Jul
27°C13°C
10 Jul
57%
24°C13°C
Saturday
4 Jul
57%
26°C14°C
11 Jul
58%
24°C13°C
Travelers usually depart from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, or Chengdu Shuangliu International when they travel from Chengdu to Addis Ababa. The distance between Chengdu and Addis Ababa is 7180 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air Arabia, and Sichuan Airlines. Chengdu and Addis Ababa have 279 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Chengdu to Addis Ababa?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chengdu and Addis Ababa takes around 9.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Chengdu and Addis Ababa?
The flight distance between Chengdu and Addis Ababa is 7180 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chengdu and Addis Ababa?
Several carriers operate flights between Chengdu and Addis Ababa. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ethiopian Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chengdu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chengdu and Shanghai, Manchester, Beijing, Bangkok, Lhasa, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, San Francisco, Kunming, Osaka, Singapore, Hangzhou, Los Angeles, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Bali, Auckland, Zhangjiajie.
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 Chengdu?
The main airport in Chengdu is Chengdu Shuangliu International. It is also served by Chengdu Shuangliu International, Mianyang Nanjiao, Yibin Caiba, Luzhou Yunlong, Nanchong Gaoping.
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 Chengdu and Addis Ababa?
Currently, you can fly between Chengdu and Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air Arabia, Sichuan Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Chengdu and Addis Ababa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chengdu 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.
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