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Cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration2 hoursFlights between Nairobi and Addis Ababa take, on average, 2 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£297Cheapest price for a flight between Nairobi and Addis Ababa found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportJomo Kenyatta International AirportWhen flying from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Destination airportBole International AirportFor the route from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

High seasonMayAccording to search data from our customers, May is the busiest time to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Airlines flying this routeEthiopian AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Nairobi to Addis Ababa

One-way average Price£416The average price for a flight Nairobi - Addis Ababa at Opodo is £416, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data November is the most popular time to book a flight to Addis Ababa when departing from Nairobi

Airlines that fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

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Last checked on Sat 31/10

Distance: 724 mi

Nairobi airports

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Addis Ababa airports

Bole International Airport (ADD)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Book your Nairobi to Addis Ababa flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £297, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Nairobi to Addis Ababa takes roughly 3 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Nairobi–Addis Ababa route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Arrival airport: Bole International Airport (ADD)

The weather in Addis Ababa

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Addis Ababa, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly 7ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 25ºC
Lows: down to 7ºC
Hottest month: March
Coldest month: November
Driest month: November
Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Addis Ababa. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

When you fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa the average price is £416. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

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

The cheapest price for a flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa is 297 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

The most popular months to book a flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa are November, December and April, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

The best time of the year to go to Addis Ababa when flying from Nairobi depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Addis Ababa from Nairobi in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, July and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Nairobi - Addis Ababa.

How long does the flight take to go from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

The total flight time between Nairobi and Addis Ababa is of around 2 hours on average, considering an average distance of 724.15 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Addis Ababa compared to Nairobi?

While in Nairobi temperatures can reach an average of 19º ºC in summer, Addis Ababa can experience temperatures up to 17º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 15º ºC in Addis Ababa, compared to the 16º ºC average in Nairobi.

Which airports have flights between Nairobi and Addis Ababa?

The main airport route flying between Nairobi and Addis Ababa is: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Bole International Airport(ADD). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Nairobi to Addis Ababa are:

Kenya Airways.
Ethiopian Airlines.

Skyward Express

Utair Express

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