Can I fly direct from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

Yes, direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa are typically available. Historically, direct flights accounted for approximately 46.4% of all flights on this route across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experienced one stop before reaching their destination.

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

A direct flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa typically takes about 2 hours. For flights with one stop, the median travel time historically extends to approximately 7 hours and 35 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1164 kilometers.

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 may often find opportunities for price reductions when planning their trip. This pattern has been observed consistently across the trailing 30 days.

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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: $577 - $775

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa is typically between 577 USD and 775 USD. The current lowest deal is 566 USD with Executive Airlines for travel from Sep 13-Sep 20.

now $566

Low $577

High $775

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 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$1,015

$693

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$1,184

$710

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

$1,287

$737

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,140

$801

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,147

$809

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,175

$809

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$1,131 → $619

45%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

$1,039 → $645

38%

6 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 7

$1,001 → $645

36%

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$1,004 → $649

35%

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 for Nairobi to Addis Ababa are above the typical level at $566.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 6h 10m to Addis Ababa

Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa typically take 6h 10m, covering a distance of 1164 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed direct and connecting flight options

Historically, 46.4% of flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways offers direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, providing a non-stop travel option.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa appear frequently, offering good opportunities to save.

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

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

39% AI deal score

$1,677

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa has been between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was around $516. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw higher average prices, reaching approximately $628. Even booking 60+ days out was slightly more expensive, with an average price of $569, across the trailing quarter.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa has been around $446. This figure represents the lower end of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route was approximately $529, while prices at the higher end could reach about $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, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $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: $577 - $775

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa is typically between 577 USD and 775 USD. The current lowest deal is 566 USD with Executive Airlines for travel from Sep 13-Sep 20.

now $566

Low $577

High $775

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 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$1,015

$693

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$1,184

$710

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

$1,287

$737

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,140

$801

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,147

$809

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,175

$809

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$1,131 → $619

45%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

$1,039 → $645

38%

6 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 7

$1,001 → $645

36%

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$1,004 → $649

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa