Flying from Seattle to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll board your flight from Seattle to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are Seattle's main airports.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Seattle.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Seattle to ADD. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Seattle to ADD with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SEA and ADD include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Seattle to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can reach LKE from the centre of Seattle in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Seattle to ADD flight? Check in to a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ADD:
Venture beyond Addis Ababa and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can pick up an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Seattle to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Right now, C$782 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,493. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Seattle to ADD, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Seattle to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Seattle to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
July is when most people book flights from Seattle to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Plan your visit to Addis Ababa in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your Seattle to ADD flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in November when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Addis Ababa
Start your Addis Ababa trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. National Museum of Ethiopia, Holy Trinity Cathedral and King Minelik II Palace (Unity Park-አንድነት ፓርክ) are essential stops on your Addis Ababa itinerary.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've seen Addis Ababa, now it's time to explore other corners of Ethiopia. Travel about 257 kilometres south-west to Jimma to check off its leading attractions. From Jimma Central Hotel - ጂማ ሴንትራል ሆቴል to Jimma Museum and Aba Jifar Palace, your itinerary will be busy.
Another worthwhile stop in Ethiopia, Kombolcha is around 257 kilometres north-east of Addis Ababa. Plan to visit highlights including Yegof forest የየጎፍ ደን.
