Cheap flights from Dakar to Addis Ababa from £478

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Thu, May 14
Dakar DSSAddis Ababa ADD
£478
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Sun, May 17
Dakar DSSAddis Ababa ADD
£478
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1 stop
Tue, May 12
Dakar DSSAddis Ababa ADD
£479
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1 stop
Sun, May 17
Dakar DSSAddis Ababa ADD
£549
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1 stop
Thu, May 14
Dakar DSSAddis Ababa ADD
£549
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Sun, May 17
Dakar DSSAddis Ababa ADD
£607
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Sun, May 17 – Sat, May 23
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£730
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Sun, May 17 – Fri, May 22
Dakar DSSAddis Ababa ADD
£731
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2 stops
Sun, May 17 – Fri, May 22
Dakar DSSAddis Ababa ADD
£754
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Sun, May 17 – Fri, May 22
Dakar DSSAddis Ababa ADD
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How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£478

Cheapest round-trip

£730

Average round-trip

£1,069

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ethiopian Airlines

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
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Arrive to
Addis Ababa Bole International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Dakar to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Air SenegalSZNHCYes
EgyptairMSRMSYes

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
19 Apr
25°C13°C
26 Apr
24°C13°C
Monday
20 Apr
88%
25°C13°C
27 Apr
63%
25°C12°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
89%
25°C15°C
28 Apr
82%
23°C13°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
88%
25°C14°C
29 Apr
83%
21°C14°C
Thursday
23 Apr
89%
25°C15°C
30 Apr
88%
15°C13°C
Friday
24 Apr
83%
23°C14°C
1 May
83%
19°C13°C
Saturday
25 Apr
79%
23°C12°C
2 May
87%
15°C13°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Air Senegal, and Egyptair. Dakar and Addis Ababa have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Dakar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dakar and London, Manchester, Abidjan, Nouakchott, Banjul, Sal, Praia, Istanbul, Casablanca, Geneva, Conakry, Multan, Lahore, Brussels, Barcelona, Jeddah, Nairobi, Bissau, Las Vegas, Marrakesh.
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.
Which airports are there in Dakar?
Dakar is mainly served by Blaise Diagne International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Léopold Sédar Senghor International.
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 Dakar and Addis Ababa?
Currently, you can fly between Dakar and Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Air Senegal, Egyptair.
When’s the best time to travel between Dakar and Addis Ababa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dakar 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.
What flights operate between Dakar and Addis Ababa?
Traveling between Dakar and Addis Ababa, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Addis Ababa?
There are a number of airports in and around Addis Ababa. The main one is Addis Ababa Bole International and other nearby airports include Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Addis Ababa depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dakar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Addis Ababa arrive?
What time do flights between Dakar and Addis Ababa depart?
What time do flights between Dakar and Addis Ababa arrive?

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