Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Addis Ababa from £511

Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Addis Ababa from £511

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to Addis Ababa

3 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Indianapolis INDAddis Ababa ADD
£511
Search
2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Indianapolis INDAddis Ababa ADD
£517
Search
2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Indianapolis INDAddis Ababa ADD
£520
Search
3 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Indianapolis INDAddis Ababa ADD
£551
Search
2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Indianapolis INDAddis Ababa ADD
£570
Search
2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Indianapolis INDAddis Ababa ADD
£595
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

2 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Sat, Aug 8
Indianapolis INDAddis Ababa ADD
£1,225
Search
2 stops
Tue, Jul 28 – Mon, Aug 3
Indianapolis INDAddis Ababa ADD
£1,286
Search
2 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Fri, Aug 7
Indianapolis INDAddis Ababa ADD
£1,310
Search
2 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Fri, Aug 7
Indianapolis INDAddis Ababa ADD
£1,338
Search
2 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Sat, Aug 8
Indianapolis INDAddis Ababa ADD
£1,379
Search
2 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Thu, Aug 6
Indianapolis INDAddis Ababa ADD
£1,379
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£511

Cheapest round-trip

£1,225

Average round-trip

£1,671

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 500–800 (~$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
Indianapolis International
Arrive to
Addis Ababa Bole International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Indianapolis to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No

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
12 Jul
25°C13°C
19 Jul
84%
21°C13°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
25°C13°C
20 Jul
75%
21°C13°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
62%
25°C14°C
21 Jul
83%
21°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
58%
24°C13°C
22 Jul
82%
22°C13°C
Thursday
16 Jul
57%
24°C13°C
23 Jul
82%
21°C13°C
Friday
17 Jul
70%
25°C13°C
24 Jul
82%
22°C12°C
Saturday
18 Jul
74%
23°C14°C
25 Jul
80%
22°C12°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Allegiant Air. Indianapolis and Addis Ababa have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Indianapolis?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Indianapolis and Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Las Vegas, Manchester, London, Denver, Tampa, Mexico City, Dallas, Vancouver, Bogotá, Istanbul, Punta Gorda, Paris, Stockholm, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Sarasota, Freeport.
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 Indianapolis?
The main airport in Indianapolis is Indianapolis International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Indianapolis International, Louisville International, South Bend International, Blue Grass, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Evansville Regional, Central Illinois Regional, Owensboro–Daviess County Regional.
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 Indianapolis and Addis Ababa?
Currently, you can fly between Indianapolis and Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Allegiant Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Indianapolis and Addis Ababa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis and Addis Ababa?
Traveling between Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
There are a number of airports in and around Indianapolis. The main one is Indianapolis International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Indianapolis International, Louisville International, South Bend International, Blue Grass, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Evansville Regional, Central Illinois Regional, Owensboro–Daviess County Regional
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 Indianapolis and Addis Ababa depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Indianapolis and Addis Ababa arrive?
What time do flights between Indianapolis and Addis Ababa depart?
What time do flights between Indianapolis and Addis Ababa arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Indianapolis

Flights to Addis Ababa

Popular routes

The nearest countries with flights to Addis Ababa

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from Indianapolis

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Airports near Indianapolis

Airports near Addis Ababa

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from Indianapolis to Addis Ababa

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights