Cheap flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa from £485

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2 stops
Thu, Aug 6
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£485
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 2
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£486
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2 stops
Sun, Aug 2
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£489
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£490
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£517
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2 stops
Thu, Aug 6
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£519
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Thu, Aug 6 – Wed, Aug 12
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£1,247
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Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£1,249
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£1,277
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2 stops
Thu, Aug 6 – Wed, Aug 12
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£1,279
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Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
Sydney SYDAddis Ababa ADD
£1,308
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Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
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£1,367
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How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£485

Cheapest round-trip

£1,247

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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 500–800 (~$4–7 USD); negotiate before departure

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

ETB 300–600 (~$2.50–5 USD); app-based pricing

on-demand (traffic dependent)

transparent pricing

20-45 min

ETB 300–600 (~$2.50–5 USD); app-based pricing

on-demand (traffic dependent)

local ride-hailing option

30-60 min

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
ScootTGWTRNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo

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
228
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
25°C13°C
19 Jul
84%
21°C13°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
25°C13°C
20 Jul
75%
21°C13°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
62%
25°C14°C
21 Jul
83%
21°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
58%
24°C13°C
22 Jul
82%
22°C13°C
Thursday
16 Jul
57%
24°C13°C
23 Jul
82%
21°C13°C
Friday
17 Jul
70%
25°C13°C
24 Jul
82%
22°C12°C
Saturday
18 Jul
74%
23°C14°C
25 Jul
80%
22°C12°C
Travelers usually depart from Sydney, or Western Sydney International Airport when they travel from Sydney to Addis Ababa. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Scoot, IndiGo Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Cathay Pacific. 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, 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, Scoot, IndiGo Airlines, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific.
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, Orange
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