How many flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 10.9% of flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa were non-stop. For flights that include a layover, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that direct options are available but represent a smaller portion of the overall flight offerings for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Gaborone to Addis Ababa?

A direct flight from Gaborone to Addis Ababa typically takes about 5 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 10 hours and 15 minutes. The air distance between these two cities is 3982 kilometers.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Gaborone to Addis Ababa?

Historically, flying with a layover from Gaborone to Addis Ababa tends to be cheaper, with a median price of $547. Direct flights, on the other hand, have a median price of $620. This represents a premium of approximately 13% for direct options. Direct flights accounted for about 11.8% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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August 15 - August 23

Cheapest

GBE - Addis Ababa

$701

$880

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August 15 - August 27

Cheapest

GBE - Addis Ababa

$670

$880

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August 23 - August 30

GBE - Addis Ababa

$711

$896

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July 26 - July 29

GBE - Addis Ababa

$691

$897

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July 25 - July 29

GBE - Addis Ababa

$696

$897

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July 17 - July 24

GBE - Addis Ababa

$686

$898

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July 16 - July 23

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GBE - Addis Ababa

$686

$899

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August 24 - August 31

GBE - Addis Ababa

$711

$899

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August 3 - August 4

Best

GBE - Addis Ababa

$784

$900

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September 17 - September 28

GBE - Addis Ababa

$546

$900

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Gaborone to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa

A typical journey from Gaborone to Addis Ababa takes about 10h 15m, including connections. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 3,982 kilometers. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 10.9% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $534–$601, with a median of $559. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Gaborone to Addis Ababa, September stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $534. Following closely, August offers a median fare of $538, and February presents a median fare of $541. These months generally offer better value compared to other times of the year.

How much is a round trip from Gaborone to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $554 - $1,007

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa is between $554 and $1007. The current lowest deal is $830 with Air Botswana for travel from Oct 9-Oct 16.

now $830

Low $554

High $1,007

The cheapest time to fly from Gaborone to Addis Ababa

The cheapest month to fly from GBE to ADD is September, with a median price of $534. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $570. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

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Flights from $534

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Flights from $570

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Direct flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa

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Last-minute flights going from Gaborone to Addis Ababa

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Addis Ababa

Gaborone (GBE) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$743

$1,118

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Addis Ababa

Gaborone (GBE) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$686

$900

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Addis Ababa

Gaborone (GBE) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$742

$1,487

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Addis Ababa

Gaborone (GBE) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$686

$899

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Addis Ababa

Gaborone (GBE) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$647

$1,445

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Addis Ababa

Gaborone (GBE) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$628

$1,445

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 9

$833 → $900

7 nights

Jul 8 - Jul 15

$686 → $778

13%

7 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 21

$711 → $826

16%

7 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 23

$711 → $826

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Gaborone to Addis Ababa

Gaborone - Addis Ababa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Gaborone to Addis Ababa are above the typical level at $830.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $534

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Gaborone to Addis Ababa, with a median price of $534.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 10h 15m

The median flight time from Gaborone to Addis Ababa is 10 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Botswana offers 35 direct deals

Air Botswana historically offers 35 direct deals for flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Gaborone main airports to depart from

Sir Seretse Khama International (GBE)

Cheapest

Sir Seretse Khama International is a good option for flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~10 km from Gaborone (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$852

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$852

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International is an international airport serving eastern Ethiopia, offering strong commercial links.

📍 ~347 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1226

Awasa (AWA)

Cheapest

Awasa is the geographically closest major alternative airport to Addis Ababa, serving a major economic hub.

📍 ~220 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1140

Bahir Dar (BJR)

Bahir Dar offers high-quality airport infrastructure and consistent flight availability as a business and tourism center.

📍 ~330 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1214

Jijiga (JIJ)

Jijiga is a critical transport link for the eastern Somali region, with high traffic volume.

📍 ~458 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1295

Lalibela (LLI)

Lalibela is a well-maintained facility with reliable daily service schedules, important for tourism.

📍 ~300 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1239

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa is between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is typically around $560. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees higher prices, averaging $595. Even booking more than 60 days out tends to be slightly more expensive, with an average price of $566.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Gaborone to Addis Ababa is considered to be $534 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $559. Fares can go up to $601 or more, representing the higher end of prices observed in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Gaborone to Addis Ababa include September, with a median price of $534, and August, with a median price of $538. February also shows a competitive median price of $541. The annual median price for this route is $559, indicating that these months offer notable savings.

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