Travelling from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Nairobi and Addis Ababa are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Choose from 35 weekly Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights. The 01:30 departure with Kenya Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Kenya Airways operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
To ensure you catch your NBO to ADD flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta International 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 you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
With a dependable 86.0% of services arriving on schedule, Ethiopian Airlines has the best on-time performance for NBO to ADD flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between NBO and ADD include:
Moi International Airport
Mogadishu International Airport
Kigali International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
At the moment, C$466 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$630. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from NBO to ADD, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from NBO to ADD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
67.1% of flights that take off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near NBO. Whether you have an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Venture beyond Addis Ababa and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can pick up an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
From Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The quietest month for a flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for March if you want to visit Addis Ababa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NBO to ADD in November. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've seen Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover other parts of Ethiopia. Travel around 354 kilometres east to Dire Dawa to check off its must-visit sights. From ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain to Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Nazrēt is another standout destination in Ethiopia and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. No journey is complete without a visit to Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.