Cheap flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa from £300

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2 stops
Mon, Feb 23
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£300
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Fri, Feb 20
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£300
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2 stops
Wed, Feb 18
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£302
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2 stops
Fri, Feb 20
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£313
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1 stop
Sat, Feb 21
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£431
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1 stop
Fri, Feb 20
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£432
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2 stops
Fri, Feb 20 – Wed, Feb 25
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£725
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Fri, Feb 20 – Wed, Feb 25
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£737
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2 stops
Mon, Feb 23 – Fri, Feb 27
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£740
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2 stops
Fri, Feb 20 – Thu, Feb 26
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£742
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2 stops
Fri, Feb 20 – Thu, Feb 26
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£789
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Mon, Feb 23 – Fri, Feb 27
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£792
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How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£300

Cheapest round-trip

£725

Average round-trip

£966

Includes rare itinerary

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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-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
Sydney
Arrive to
Addis Ababa Bole International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No

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
The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, AirAsia, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, and Air Arabia. Sydney and Addis Ababa have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, London, Brisbane, Bali, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Cairns, Denpasar, Auckland, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Manchester, New Delhi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Phuket Province, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Ballina.
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.
Which airports are there in Sydney?
Sydney is mainly served by Sydney. But there are other airports nearby, including Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney Bankstown Airport.
What airports are near Sydney?
The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange.
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 Sydney and Addis Ababa?
Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines, AirAsia, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, Air Arabia.
When’s the best time to travel between Sydney and Addis Ababa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sydney 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 Sydney and Addis Ababa?
Traveling between Sydney 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 Sydney?
There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange
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