Cheap flights from Cotonou to Addis Ababa from £625

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Mon, Jul 13
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Tue, Jul 14
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Wed, Jul 15
Cotonou COOAddis Ababa ADD
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Thu, Jul 16
Cotonou COOAddis Ababa ADD
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Fri, Jul 17
Cotonou COOAddis Ababa ADD
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How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£625

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,307

Cheapest round-trip

£1,316

Average round-trip

£1,323

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
Cadjehoun
Arrive to
Addis Ababa Bole International
Average flights per week
180
Flight distance
4026 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Cotonou 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
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ASKY Airlines
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Weekly flights: 18 totalDaily flights: 2.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Ethiopian Airlines
1222111
ASKY Airlines
111---111
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Ethiopian Airlines
1111111
ASKY Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Ethiopian Airlines
1111111
ASKY Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Cotonou to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
ASKY AirlinesSKKKPNo
Air Cote d'IvoireVREHFYes
EgyptairMSRMSYes
Hahn Air H1Yes

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
The distance between Cotonou and Addis Ababa is 4026 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, ASKY Airlines, Air Cote d'Ivoire, Egyptair, and Hahn Air. Cotonou and Addis Ababa have 180 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Cotonou to Addis Ababa?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cotonou and Addis Ababa takes around 5.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Cotonou and Addis Ababa?
The flight distance between Cotonou and Addis Ababa is 4026 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cotonou and Addis Ababa?
Several carriers operate flights between Cotonou and Addis Ababa. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include ASKY Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cotonou?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cotonou and Douala, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Lagos, Istanbul, Sydney, Abuja, Amsterdam, Buffalo, Mexico City, Berlin, Porto Alegre, Düsseldorf, Brasília, Munich, Tel Aviv, El Paso, Foz do Iguaçu, Caracas, Columbus, Riyadh.
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 Cotonou?
The main airport in Cotonou is Cadjehoun. It is also served by Murtala Muhammed International, Ibadan, Lomé–Tokoin International, Cadjehoun.
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 Cotonou and Addis Ababa?
Currently, you can fly between Cotonou and Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines, ASKY Airlines, Air Cote d'Ivoire, Egyptair, Hahn Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Cotonou and Addis Ababa?
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