Can I fly direct from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

Yes, direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa are typically available. Historically, approximately 46.4% of all flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include one or more stops, the median number of stopovers is usually 1.

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

The typical direct flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa has a duration of 2 hours and 0 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 1164 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, typically around 7 hours and 35 minutes.

How often do Nairobi to Addis Ababa flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Nairobi to Addis Ababa route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers on this route often have opportunities to find deals. Price fluctuations are a common occurrence for this particular flight path.

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2026-09-12 – 2026-09-13
NBO - Addis Ababa
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$755
$482
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$520
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Nairobi to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

The journey from Nairobi to Addis Ababa covers a distance of 1,164 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This route is well-trafficked, and you'll find that new deals appear almost daily, making it easier to track cheap flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

Fares for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa typically range from $446–$627, with a median of $529. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals may require some flexibility or advance planning.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, the data shows that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $444. Other cost-effective months include June, with a median fare of $493, and May, where the median fare is $507.

Regarding direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Specifically, 46.4% of recent fares were for non-stop itineraries. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Nairobi to Addis Ababa takes approximately 6h 10m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries, providing a realistic expectation for your travel time on this route.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $524 - $723

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa is between $524 and $723. The current lowest deal is $527 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Sep 23-Sep 27.

now $527

Low $524

High $723

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Flights from NBO to ADD are cheapest in January, with a median price of $444. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $876. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $444

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $876

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

$1,218

$789

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$1,279

$839

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$1,190

$750

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,089

$897

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,175

$822

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,181

$873

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 12 - Sep 13

$755 → $482

36%

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

$853 → $585

31%

4 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 16

$822 → $559

32%

2 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 7

$959 → $704

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Nairobi - Addis Ababa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Nairobi to Addis Ababa are above the typical level of $529.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $444.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 6h 10m long.

The median flight duration for this route is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available on this route.

Direct flights are available, making up 46.4% of recent route options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Kenya Airways offers direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa appear frequently, so check often.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is a convenient option for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$598

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport (WIL) is an alternative departure airport for your trip from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$626

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$598

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Consider Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International for international flights, although options are more limited than ADD.

📍 ~350 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$920

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From NBO

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Sep 14

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

65% AI deal score

$1,967

$1,756

Save $211

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 07

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

48% AI deal score

$1,701

$1,685

Save $16

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 14

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

48% AI deal score

$1,723

$1,685

Save $38

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 29

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

46% AI deal score

$1,685

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 27

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

46% AI deal score

$1,687

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 05

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

46% AI deal score

$1,750

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Dec 14

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

41% AI deal score

$1,621

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Jan 08

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

41% AI deal score

$1,627

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 02

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

40% AI deal score

$1,684

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Jan 02

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

40% AI deal score

$1,743

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Jan 09

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

40% AI deal score

$1,747

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 03

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

39% AI deal score

$1,633

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $516. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $628. Prices tend to be higher for very last-minute bookings, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $783.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa has historically been around $446 or less. The median price for this route was $529. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares typically falling below $627.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, with a median price of $444. Other relatively inexpensive months include June, with a median price of $493, and May, with a median price of $507. The annual median price for this route is typically $529.

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Nairobi to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $524 - $723

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa is between $524 and $723. The current lowest deal is $527 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Sep 23-Sep 27.

now $527

Low $524

High $723

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

January

Cheapest

Flights from $444

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $876

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

$1,218

$789

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$1,279

$839

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$1,190

$750

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,089

$897

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,175

$822

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,181

$873

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 12 - Sep 13

$755 → $482

36%

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

$853 → $585

31%

4 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 16

$822 → $559

32%

2 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 7

$959 → $704

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Nairobi - Addis Ababa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Nairobi to Addis Ababa are above the typical level of $529.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $444.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 6h 10m long.

The median flight duration for this route is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available on this route.

Direct flights are available, making up 46.4% of recent route options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Kenya Airways offers direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa appear frequently, so check often.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is a convenient option for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$598

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport (WIL) is an alternative departure airport for your trip from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$626

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$598

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Consider Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International for international flights, although options are more limited than ADD.

📍 ~350 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$920

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Addis Ababa

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From NBO

Elite

Sep 14

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

65% AI deal score

$1,967

$1,756

Save $211

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 07

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

48% AI deal score

$1,701

$1,685

Save $16

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 14

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

48% AI deal score

$1,723

$1,685

Save $38

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 29

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

46% AI deal score

$1,685

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 27

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

46% AI deal score

$1,687

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 05

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

46% AI deal score

$1,750

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Dec 14

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

41% AI deal score

$1,621

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Jan 08

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

41% AI deal score

$1,627

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 02

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

40% AI deal score

$1,684

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Jan 02

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

40% AI deal score

$1,743

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Jan 09

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

40% AI deal score

$1,747

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Sep 03

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

39% AI deal score

$1,633

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Today’s best flight deals from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Nairobi to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Nairobi - Addis Ababa route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights are typically 6h 10m long.

Direct flights are available on this route.

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

Best Elite deals to Addis Ababa

Sep 14

Oct 07

Sep 14

Sep 29

Sep 27

Sep 05

Dec 14

Jan 08

Nov 02

Jan 02

Jan 09

Sep 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

What's a cheap fare from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

Can I fly direct from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

How often do Nairobi to Addis Ababa flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Nairobi

Flights to Addis Ababa from other cities

Nairobi to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Nairobi - Addis Ababa route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights are typically 6h 10m long.

Direct flights are available on this route.

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

Best Elite deals to Addis Ababa

Sep 14

Oct 07

Sep 14

Sep 29

Sep 27

Sep 05

Dec 14

Jan 08

Nov 02

Jan 02

Jan 09

Sep 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

What's a cheap fare from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?