Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa from £280

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Johannesburg JNBAddis Ababa ADD
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Sun, Mar 8
Johannesburg JNBAddis Ababa ADD
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Thu, Mar 5
Johannesburg JNBAddis Ababa ADD
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Sat, Mar 7
Johannesburg JNBAddis Ababa ADD
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£433
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Tue, Mar 3 – Sat, Mar 7
Johannesburg JNBAddis Ababa ADD
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How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£280

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£440

Cheapest round-trip

£431

Average round-trip

£493

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-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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Addis Ababa Bole International
Average flights per week
243
Flight distance
4072 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
Ethiopian Airlines
4344433
South African Airways
2222111
ASKY Airlines
111112---
Weekly flights: 43 totalDaily flights: 6.14 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
Ethiopian Airlines
4344466
South African Airways
2222222
ASKY Airlines
1111133
Weekly flights: 56 totalDaily flights: 8 averageMost flights: Saturday 6 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
Ethiopian Airlines
6556556
South African Airways
2222222
ASKY Airlines
3333333
Weekly flights: 73 totalDaily flights: 10.43 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
Ethiopian Airlines
6344344
South African Airways
2222211
ASKY Airlines
1211---11
Weekly flights: 47 totalDaily flights: 6.71 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
AirlinkLNK4ZNo
South African AirwaysSAASANo
RwandairRWDWBYes
ASKY AirlinesSKKKPNo

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
8 Feb
89%
22°C13°C
15 Feb
25°C12°C
Monday
9 Feb
88%
24°C12°C
16 Feb
26°C12°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
25°C12°C
17 Feb
26°C12°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
26°C12°C
18 Feb
26°C14°C
Thursday
12 Feb
25°C13°C
19 Feb
26°C11°C
Friday
13 Feb
23°C14°C
20 Feb
26°C11°C
Saturday
14 Feb
25°C15°C
21 Feb
26°C11°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The distance between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa is 4072 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink, South African Airways, Rwandair, and ASKY Airlines. Johannesburg and Addis Ababa have 243 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa takes around 5.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa?
The flight distance between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa is 4072 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa?
Several carriers operate flights between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include South African Airways, ASKY Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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, Doha, Bucharest, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi, Hargeisa, Dar es Salaam, Brussels, Manama.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
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 Johannesburg and Addis Ababa?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink, South African Airways, Rwandair, ASKY Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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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