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Getting from Addis Ababa airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public minibuses and hotel shuttles.
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Lusaka to Addis Ababa in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 13.04 | Tue 14.04 | Wed 15.04 | Thu 16.04 | Fri 17.04 | Sat 18.04 | Sun 19.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 28 total | Daily flights: 4 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.04 | Tue 21.04 | Wed 22.04 | Thu 23.04 | Fri 24.04 | Sat 25.04 | Sun 26.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 26 total | Daily flights: 3.71 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.04 | Tue 28.04 | Wed 29.04 | Thu 30.04 | Fri 01.05 | Sat 02.05 | Sun 03.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 26 total | Daily flights: 3.71 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 04.05 | Tue 05.05 | Wed 06.05 | Thu 07.05 | Fri 08.05 | Sat 09.05 | Sun 10.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 19 total | Daily flights: 2.71 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Lusaka to Addis Ababa
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | ET | Yes |
| Kenya Airways | KQA | KQ | No |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes |
| Proflight Zambia | PFZ | P0 | No |
| South African Airways | SAA | SA | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Addis Ababa
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 22°C | 9°C |
| February | 23°C | 10°C |
| March | 23°C | 12°C |
| April | 23°C | 12°C |
| May | 23°C | 12°C |
| June | 22°C | 12°C |
| July | 19°C | 11°C |
| August | 19°C | 10°C |
| September | 19°C | 10°C |
| October | 20°C | 8°C |
| November | 21°C | 8°C |
| December | 21°C | 8°C |
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