Are direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more layovers can sometimes be significantly cheaper. Consider your priorities for time versus cost when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Nairobi to Addis Ababa flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or time of year. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may unlock better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Nairobi to Addis Ababa flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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NBO - Addis Ababa
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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 1164 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, fares typically range from $1016–$1401, with a median price of $1175. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $542. Following closely, July offers a median fare of $589, and December presents a median of $638. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

Most itineraries for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa connect at least once, with only 13.9% of recent fares being direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Nairobi to Addis Ababa takes 2h 0m for non-stop flights. However, when including connecting itineraries, the median journey time extends to 12h 55m. This significant difference highlights the impact of stopovers on overall travel duration for this route.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $482 - $616

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 $482 and $616. The current lowest deal is $578 with Executive Airlines, for travel from Nov 14-Nov 20.

now $578

Low $482

High $616

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to ADD is January, with a median price of $542. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1494. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $542

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,494

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$941

$705

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$708

$770

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Executive Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines

$867

$661

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Executive Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines

$802

$684

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$947

$703

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$952

$703

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 16

$1,026 → $575

44%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

$1,012 → $612

40%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

$1,020 → $690

32%

4 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 14

$934 → $621

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Nairobi - Addis Ababa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Nairobi to Addis Ababa are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price at $542

Historically, January, July, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Direct flights typically take 2h 0m, while connecting flights average 12h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 86.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways is one airline offering direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa appear regularly, 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.

📍 ~12 km from Nairobi city center

💸 Flights from ~$575

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport (WIL) offers an alternative departure point for your journey from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~3 km from Nairobi city center

💸 Flights from ~$646

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International is the main airport for flights arriving in Addis Ababa from Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$568

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International is a useful alternative, serving eastern Ethiopia with better infrastructure than most regional hubs.

📍 ~350 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car); international flight options are more limited than ADD.

💸 Flights from ~$923

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From NBO

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Oct 15

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

65% AI deal score

$1,996

$1,807

Save $189

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 31

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

49% AI deal score

$1,754

$1,665

Save $89

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 15

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

48% AI deal score

$1,819

$1,807

Save $12

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

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Dec 06

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

41% AI deal score

$1,613

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 17

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

41% AI deal score

$1,807

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 15

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

40% AI deal score

$1,687

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Dec 10

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

40% AI deal score

$1,689

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Mar 16

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

40% AI deal score

$1,699

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 28

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

39% AI deal score

$1,494

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 23

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

39% AI deal score

$1,503

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From NBO

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Nov 23

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

39% AI deal score

$1,503

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From NBO

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Dec 30

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

39% AI deal score

$1,582

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you discover better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes present lower fares than direct options.

Booking in advance often provides more competitive prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's worth monitoring fares. Prices can fluctuate, so checking regularly may help you find a good time to purchase.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options and potentially lower prices. While not always applicable for every route, it's a strategy that may offer more choices. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to reach a different airport.

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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: $482 - $616

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 $482 and $616. The current lowest deal is $578 with Executive Airlines, for travel from Nov 14-Nov 20.

now $578

Low $482

High $616

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

January

Cheapest

Flights from $542

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,494

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$941

$705

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$708

$770

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Executive Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines

$867

$661

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Executive Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines

$802

$684

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$947

$703

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Addis Ababa

Nairobi (NBO) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$952

$703

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 16

$1,026 → $575

44%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

$1,012 → $612

40%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

$1,020 → $690

32%

4 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 14

$934 → $621

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Nairobi - Addis Ababa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Nairobi to Addis Ababa are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price at $542

Historically, January, July, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Direct flights typically take 2h 0m, while connecting flights average 12h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 86.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways is one airline offering direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa appear regularly, 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.

📍 ~12 km from Nairobi city center

💸 Flights from ~$575

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport (WIL) offers an alternative departure point for your journey from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~3 km from Nairobi city center

💸 Flights from ~$646

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International is the main airport for flights arriving in Addis Ababa from Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$568

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International is a useful alternative, serving eastern Ethiopia with better infrastructure than most regional hubs.

📍 ~350 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car); international flight options are more limited than ADD.

💸 Flights from ~$923

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

Oct 15

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

65% AI deal score

$1,996

$1,807

Save $189

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 31

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

49% AI deal score

$1,754

$1,665

Save $89

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 15

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

48% AI deal score

$1,819

$1,807

Save $12

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Dec 06

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

41% AI deal score

$1,613

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 17

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

41% AI deal score

$1,807

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 15

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

40% AI deal score

$1,687

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Dec 10

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

40% AI deal score

$1,689

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Mar 16

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

40% AI deal score

$1,699

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 28

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

39% AI deal score

$1,494

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 23

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

39% AI deal score

$1,503

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Nov 23

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

39% AI deal score

$1,503

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Dec 30

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

39% AI deal score

$1,582

Kenya Airways

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 near the typical level

January offers the lowest median price at $542

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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

Oct 15

Oct 31

Oct 15

Dec 06

Oct 17

Oct 15

Dec 10

Mar 16

Oct 28

Nov 23

Nov 23

Dec 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

When should I book flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

Are direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Nairobi to Addis Ababa flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Nairobi to Addis Ababa flights?

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 near the typical level

January offers the lowest median price at $542

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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

Oct 15

Oct 31

Oct 15

Dec 06

Oct 17

Oct 15

Dec 10

Mar 16

Oct 28

Nov 23

Nov 23

Dec 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

When should I book flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?