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How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £690 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £1,344 |
Average round-trip | £1,410 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Nonstop flights in May | £823 – £1,120 |
Getting from Addis Ababa airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public minibuses and hotel shuttles.
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 5 total | Daily flights: 0.71 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 5 total | Daily flights: 0.71 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 08.06 | Tue 09.06 | Wed 10.06 | Thu 11.06 | Fri 12.06 | Sat 13.06 | Sun 14.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 5 total | Daily flights: 0.71 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 15.06 | Tue 16.06 | Wed 17.06 | Thu 18.06 | Fri 19.06 | Sat 20.06 | Sun 21.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 6 total | Daily flights: 0.86 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | ET | Yes |
| Porter Airlines | POE | PD | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| Egyptair | MSR | MS | Yes |
| WestJet | WJA | WS | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Addis Ababa
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 22°C | 9°C |
| February | 23°C | 10°C |
| March | 23°C | 12°C |
| April | 23°C | 12°C |
| May | 23°C | 12°C |
| June | 22°C | 12°C |
| July | 19°C | 11°C |
| August | 19°C | 10°C |
| September | 19°C | 10°C |
| October | 20°C | 8°C |
| November | 21°C | 8°C |
| December | 21°C | 8°C |
14 day forecast
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