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, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways.

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, Ukunda, Kisumu, Entebbe, Eldoret, London, Lamu, Melbourne, Perth, Dublin, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Sydney, Mumbai, Juba, Maasai Mara, Kigali, Durban, Helsinki.

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, Dubai, Edinburgh, Taipei, Singapore, Warsaw, Harare, Mombasa, Kabul, Najaf, Toronto, Stockholm, Doha, Belgrade, Barcelona, Colombo, Newcastle upon Tyne, São Tomé, Lagos, Shenyang.

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

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Nairobi and Addis Ababa?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Nairobi and Addis Ababa thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Nairobi and Addis Ababa can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Addis Ababa?

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Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Fly Dubai, Qatar Airways, Emirates.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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	£280
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£281
Cheapest round-trip	£512
Average round-trip	£568
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Airline	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12	Sun 10.12
Ethiopian Airlines	1	3	4	4	3	4	4
Kenya Airways	---	2	2	1	2	1	2
ASKY Airlines	1	2	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12	Sun 17.12
Ethiopian Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Kenya Airways	1	2	2	1	2	1	2
ASKY Airlines	1	1	2	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12	Sun 24.12
Ethiopian Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	3	4
Kenya Airways	1	2	2	1	2	1	2
ASKY Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 25.12	Tue 26.12	Wed 27.12	Thu 28.12	Fri 29.12	Sat 30.12	Sun 31.12
Ethiopian Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Kenya Airways	1	2	2	1	2	1	2
ASKY Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	0 0

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visa is not required
Forms and documents	Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Ethiopia Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Ethiopia

Visa requirements	Visa is not required
Additional information	Masks are mandatory in certain situations