Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
6 hours 10 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Addis Ababa is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport start at 01:50 — the earliest with Ethiopian Airlines. The latest flight is the 23:30 option with Ethiopian Airlines. In total, you can choose from 3 services every week from MAA to ADD.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if your schedule allows.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the popular stopovers between MAA and ADD:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Dubai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Ethiopia, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have all the necessary information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MAA to ADD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
C$431 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Return flights start from C$778. These fares may change based on demand.
Get cheap flight tickets from MAA to ADD by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 47 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 49 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MAA:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you're on a late flight from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ADD:
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Addis Ababa. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Addis Ababa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 25ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from MAA to ADD in November if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC on average.
More about Addis Ababa
Start your Addis Ababa trip right by finding a great stay. Once you've booked your flight from MAA to ADD, browse our hotel options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Ethnological Museum, National Museum of Ethiopia and Holy Trinity Cathedral are must-visits when exploring Addis Ababa.
Complete your Addis Ababa trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Addis Ababa.
