Cheap flights from Chennai to Addis Ababa from £265

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Thu, May 7
Chennai MAAAddis Ababa ADD
£265
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Sun, May 10
Chennai MAAAddis Ababa ADD
£285
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Sat, May 9
Chennai MAAAddis Ababa ADD
£341
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Mon, May 11
Chennai MAAAddis Ababa ADD
£344
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Tue, May 5
Chennai MAAAddis Ababa ADD
£371
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Thu, May 7
Chennai MAAAddis Ababa ADD
£374
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How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£265

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£790

Cheapest round-trip

£706

Average round-trip

£800

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-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
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 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Ethiopian Airlines
12---2---1---
Air India Limited
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Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Ethiopian Airlines
12---2---1---
Air India Limited
---------------------
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Ethiopian Airlines
22---1---1---
Air India Limited
1------------1---
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Ethiopian Airlines
11---1---1---
Air India Limited
---------------1---
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Chennai to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No

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
227
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
26 Apr
23°C12°C
3 May
88%
21°C14°C
Monday
27 Apr
88%
23°C13°C
4 May
85%
22°C12°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
89%
21°C14°C
5 May
71%
22°C12°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
89%
21°C14°C
6 May
88%
22°C12°C
Thursday
30 Apr
86%
22°C13°C
7 May
88%
22°C12°C
Friday
1 May
89%
22°C14°C
8 May
24°C11°C
Saturday
2 May
88%
22°C14°C
9 May
24°C11°C
The distance between Chennai and Addis Ababa is 4539 km. The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Air India Limited, Emirates, and Air Arabia. 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, Air India Limited.
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, Pondicherry, Cuddapah.
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, Air India Limited, Emirates, Air Arabia.
When’s the best time to travel between Chennai and Addis Ababa?
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