Cheap flights from Toronto to Addis Ababa

Flying out of Toronto

Toronto's Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is located 22.5km northwest of Toronto city center. It is the region's major airport and offers both domestic and international flights. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is mainly a domestic airport but also offers some international flights. There are direct flights from Toronto to Addis Ababa, and many flights with one or more connections are offered from either airport. Most flights to Addis Ababa from Toronto connect through a major hub like London Heathrow, Frankfurt, or Paris Charles de Gaulle. Use Skyscanner's flight search feature to find the best deals on flights from Toronto to Addis Ababa. All you need to do is tell it when you want to fly!

Toronto Pearson offers the most international flights and destinations of the two airports. It is accessible from Toronto by taxi, public bus, or local long-haul bus. There are long-term car parks, and rental car return areas. It is recommended that you check in at least two hours before your scheduled departure. Allow ample time in the winter when departing Toronto as the region's freezing temperatures and extreme weather, including lake effects snow, can cause departure delays.

Flying in to Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is Ethiopia's main airport and is located 8 km southeast of the city centre. It is the main hub airport for Ethiopian Airlines and the biggest airport in Ethiopia. Flights arrive here from all over Africa and the world. Canadians entering Ethiopia must have a passport valid for at least six months following the expected date of departure, as well as a visa which should be obtained before arrival in Addis Ababa. Taxis are readily available at the airport for transport in to Addis Ababa, but be sure to negotiate your fare in advance. The blue-and-white taxis have standard routes and standard fares.

Many people visit Addis Ababa to experience the flavours of Ethiopian food and the colourful culture. Ethiopia is known for its vibrant cultural scene and is renowned for having the best coffee in the world. The climate here is warm and temperate, with most of the rain falling in August. It is rarely too hot or too cold. Visitors arriving from Toronto should be prepared for pleasant temperatures year-round. Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of Toronto, so it is best to have a plan in place to deal with jet lag. Book in to a hotel for your arrival to adjust to the time change. There are no nationwide travel warnings, but Canadians are advised to avoid the border regions.