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How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£289

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£875

Cheapest round-trip

£673

Average round-trip

£904

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
Chennai International
Arrive to
Addis Ababa Bole International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
4539 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
Ethiopian Airlines
22---2---2---
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
Ethiopian Airlines
22---2---2---
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 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

Check-in for a flight from Chennai to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

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
21 Jun
26°C13°C
28 Jun
42%
22°C14°C
Monday
22 Jun
28°C13°C
29 Jun
17%
25°C12°C
Tuesday
23 Jun
36%
28°C13°C
30 Jun
17%
26°C14°C
Wednesday
24 Jun
57%
25°C12°C
1 Jul
36%
25°C14°C
Thursday
25 Jun
57%
25°C12°C
2 Jul
21%
25°C12°C
Friday
26 Jun
17%
25°C12°C
3 Jul
62%
25°C12°C
Saturday
27 Jun
36%
24°C15°C
4 Jul
70%
23°C14°C
The distance between Chennai and Addis Ababa is 4539 km. The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, and Fly Dubai. Chennai and Addis Ababa have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Chennai to Addis Ababa?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chennai and Addis Ababa takes around 6.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Chennai and Addis Ababa?
The flight distance between Chennai and Addis Ababa is 4539 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chennai and Addis Ababa?
Several carriers operate flights between Chennai and Addis Ababa. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ethiopian Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chennai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chennai and London, Singapore, Dubai, Bengaluru, Manchester, Mumbai, Colombo, Bangkok, New Delhi, Phuket City, Bali, Birmingham, Port Blair, Muscat, Kochi, Kuala Lumpur, Goa, Melbourne, Hyderabad, Varanasi.
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 Chennai?
The main airport in Chennai is Chennai International. It is also served by Chennai International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Pondicherry.
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 Chennai and Addis Ababa?
Currently, you can fly between Chennai and Addis Ababa with IndiGo Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai.
When’s the best time to travel between Chennai and Addis Ababa?
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