Cheap flights from Geneva to Addis Ababa from £289

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Wed, May 27
Geneva GVAAddis Ababa ADD
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Thu, May 28
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£292
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How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£289

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£812

Cheapest round-trip

£572

Average round-trip

£761

Nonstop flights in May

£526 – £612

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

free to ETB 1,500 (~$12 USD); varies by hotel

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

20-45 min

ETB 1,000–2,500 (~$8–20 USD); pre-booked

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

20-45 min

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
Geneva
Arrive to
Addis Ababa Bole International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
5182 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Ethiopian Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Saturday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Ethiopian Airlines
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Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Ethiopian Airlines
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Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Ethiopian Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Sunday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Geneva to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
PegasusPGTPCNo

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
24 May
27°C13°C
31 May
85%
25°C14°C
Monday
25 May
28°C13°C
1 Jun
27°C12°C
Tuesday
26 May
26°C14°C
2 Jun
27°C13°C
Wednesday
27 May
26°C13°C
3 Jun
28°C13°C
Thursday
28 May
88%
26°C13°C
4 Jun
28°C13°C
Friday
29 May
84%
26°C13°C
5 Jun
29°C13°C
Saturday
30 May
84%
25°C14°C
6 Jun
29°C13°C
The distance between Geneva and Addis Ababa is 5182 km. The most popular airlines for this route are easyJet, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Pegasus. Geneva and Addis Ababa have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Geneva to Addis Ababa?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Geneva and Addis Ababa takes around 6.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Geneva and Addis Ababa?
The flight distance between Geneva and Addis Ababa is 5182 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Geneva and Addis Ababa?
Several carriers operate flights between Geneva and Addis Ababa. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ethiopian Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Geneva?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Geneva and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh, Madrid, Barcelona, Glasgow, Lisbon, Nottingham, Tel Aviv, Prague, Dublin, Tunis, Madeira Islands, Riga, Athens, Stockholm.
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 Geneva?
The main airport in Geneva is Geneva. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Zürich Airport, Geneva, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Lyon–Saint-Exupéry, Turin, Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR, Bern, Dole–Jura, Alpes–Isère.
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 Geneva and Addis Ababa?
Currently, you can fly between Geneva and Addis Ababa with easyJet, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Pegasus.
When’s the best time to travel between Geneva and Addis Ababa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Geneva 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.
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