Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Addis Ababa takes around 2.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Nairobi and Addis Ababa?

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The flight distance between Nairobi and Addis Ababa is 1164 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Addis Ababa?

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Several carriers operate flights between Nairobi and Addis Ababa. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include ASKY Airlines, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Malindi, Eldoret, London, Kisumu, Ukunda, Lamu, Manchester, Dar es Salaam, Kuala Lumpur, Edinburgh, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Zanzibar, Bangkok, Sydney, Mogadishu, Kigali, Dubai, Melbourne.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Addis Ababa?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Addis Ababa and London, Jeddah, Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Beirut, Asmara, Dubai, Amman, Riyadh, Johannesburg, Doha, Bucharest, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi, Hargeisa, Dar es Salaam, Brussels, Manama.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Nairobi?

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Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.

Question 7

What airports are near Nairobi?

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The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.

Question 8

What airports are near Addis Ababa?

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The main airport in Addis Ababa is Addis Ababa Bole International. It is also served by Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Addis Ababa?

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Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines, Safarilink Aviation, Kenya Airways, flynas, Precision Air.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Nairobi and Addis Ababa?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Nairobi and Addis Ababa?

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Traveling between Nairobi 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.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli

Question 13

How many airports are there near Addis Ababa?

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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.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Addis Ababa depart?

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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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Addis Ababa arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Addis Ababa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Nairobi and Addis Ababa depart?

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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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Nairobi and Addis Ababa arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Addis Ababa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£164
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£453
Cheapest round-trip	£405
Average round-trip	£533
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Yellow Taxi	20-45 min	ETB 500–800 (~$4–7 USD); negotiate before departure	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride (ride-hailing app)	20-45 min	ETB 300–600 (~$2.50–5 USD); app-based pricing	on-demand (traffic dependent)	transparent pricing
ZayRide (ride-hailing app)	20-45 min	ETB 300–600 (~$2.50–5 USD); app-based pricing	on-demand (traffic dependent)	local ride-hailing option
Public Minibus (Blue Donkey)	30-60 min	ETB 10–30 (~$0.10–0.25 USD); fixed routes	every 10–20 min daytime (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Hotel Shuttle	20-45 min	ETB 0 – ETB 1,500; free to ETB 1,500 (~$12 USD); varies by hotel	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Private Transfer	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
Rental Car	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

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Ethiopian Airlines	3	4	4	4	4	4	4
Kenya Airways	1	1	---	---	1	1	1
Qatar Airways	---	1	---	---	---	---	---
ASKY Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 36 total	Daily flights: 5.14 average	Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Ethiopian Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	4	3
Kenya Airways	1	1	1	---	1	1	1
Qatar Airways	1	---	---	---	---	---	---
ASKY Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 41 total	Daily flights: 5.86 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
Ethiopian Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Kenya Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Qatar Airways	---	1	1	---	---	---	---
ASKY Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 37 total	Daily flights: 5.29 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes
Safarilink Aviation	XLK	F2	Yes
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	No
flynas	KNE	XY	Yes
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes

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	23°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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