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June 27 - June 29

Cheapest

Best

ADD - Nairobi

$364

$556

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June 26 - June 29

Best

Earliest

ADD - Nairobi

$358

$560

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June 27 - July 17

ADD - Nairobi

$310

$564

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August 2 - August 24

ADD - Nairobi

$278

$568

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September 1 - September 6

ADD - Nairobi

$310

$569

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August 20 - August 27

ADD - Nairobi

$314

$574

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August 23 - August 28

ADD - Nairobi

$323

$575

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September 1 - September 30

ADD - Nairobi

$271

$575

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August 7 - August 11

ADD - Nairobi

$332

$576

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August 3 - August 7

ADD - Nairobi

$332

$577

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Insights for flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi

Flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi cover a distance of 1,164 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This distance typically translates into a longer journey due to connections, which are common on this route. Understanding the typical prices and flight durations can help you plan your trip effectively.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi, fares typically range from $537 to $1,402, with a median price of $746. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require careful timing and flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Addis Ababa to Nairobi? The data indicates that August is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $402. Other relatively inexpensive months include April, with a median fare of $577, and December, where the median fare is $584. Planning your travel during these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for direct flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi connect at least once, with only 30.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one. This means that while direct options exist, you will likely encounter itineraries with at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 10 hours and 15 minutes. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights involve at least one stopover. Travelers should factor in this total journey time when making their plans.

How much is a round trip from Addis Ababa to Nairobi

Regular price: $292 - $591

Prices for flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 292 USD and 591 USD. The current lowest deal is 556 USD with Kenya Airways, for travel from Jun 27 to Jun 29.

now $556

Low $292

High $591

The cheapest time to fly from Addis Ababa to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Nairobi is August, with a median price of $402. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1112. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $402

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,112

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Direct flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Addis Ababa to Nairobi

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Nairobi

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$385

$613

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Nairobi

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$345

$596

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Nairobi

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Nairobi (NBO)

Kenya Airways

$358

$560

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Nairobi

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Nairobi (NBO)

Kenya Airways

$364

$556

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Nairobi

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Nairobi (NBO)

Kenya Airways

$310

$564

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Nairobi

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Nairobi (NBO)

Kenya Airways

$308

$583

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi

2 nights

Jun 27 - Jun 29

$364 → $556

53%

5 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 19

$379 → $577

52%

3 nights

Jun 26 - Jun 29

$358 → $560

56%

4 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 22

$385 → $613

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Addis Ababa to Nairobi

Addis Ababa - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Addis Ababa to Nairobi are near the typical level of $746 over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $402

Historically, August offers the lowest median prices at $402, making it the cheapest month to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 10h 15m

The median flight duration for this route is 10 hours and 15 minutes, typically with 1 stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 69.4% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways is one airline that offers direct flights on the Addis Ababa to Nairobi route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi are frequent, appearing 0.67 times per day.

Addis Ababa main airports to depart from

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International is a convenient option for flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$556

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is Nairobi's primary international gateway for flights from Addis Ababa.

📍 ~10 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$556

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative arrival option for flights to Nairobi from Addis Ababa.

📍 ~5 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$739

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International offers significant international carrier presence and global connectivity, but requires crossing into Tanzania.

📍 ~230 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$693

Arusha (ARK)

Arusha Airport is a regional hub for northern Tanzania with frequent domestic and regional connections, but requires cross-border travel.

📍 ~260 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1058

Nanyuki (NYK)

Nanyuki Airport is located within Kenya, avoiding international border crossing complexities, but has very limited flight options.

📍 ~140 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1554

Amboseli (ASV)

Amboseli Airport is useful for specific regional transit within southern Kenya, but primarily serves safari tourism.

📍 ~180 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1558

Mara Serena (MRE)

Mara Serena Airport is regularly serviced by domestic bush carriers, but is not practical for standard commercial travel.

📍 ~230 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1503

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$2,111

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$1,784

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, the best prices for flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $579. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically results in an average price of $624. Flights booked 7-13 days out show a significantly higher average price of $1292. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days in advance had an average price of $696.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi was considered to be $537 or less. The median price for this route was $746. Approximately 25% of all flights had prices at or below $537, while 75% of flights were priced at $1402 or less.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Nairobi, with a median price of $402. April and December also offered more affordable options, with median prices of $577 and $584 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $746, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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