Travelling from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Sao Paulo and you'll be in the air for around 12 hours.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is 6 hours behind Addis Ababa.
With 10 flights a week between the two airports, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most popular route. Ethiopian Airlines operates the earliest flight at 09:50. If you're eager to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from ADD to GRU is with Ethiopian Airlines at 10:05.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from ADD to Sao Paulo. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect 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 a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can book a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Sao Paulo. Begin your journey at ADD and land at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Keep your eyes peeled for deals with Ethiopian Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Sao Paulo.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from ADD to Sao Paulo that includes a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you have a passport from Ethiopia, you'll need an embassy visa to visit Brazil. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Sao Paulo for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
To reach ADD from central Addis Ababa, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Sao Paulo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ADD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Sao Paulo
541 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Sao Paulo. A return flight starts from 1.187 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from ADD to Sao Paulo, book your trip 9 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Sao Paulo is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near GRU if you're taking a late flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Sao Paulo. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Sao Paulo has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 17 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is approximately 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
You can expect the journey to take about 34 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near CGH. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from ADD to Sao Paulo:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the most popular month for a trip to Sao Paulo. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Sao Paulo for February to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from ADD to Sao Paulo in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Sao Paulo, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Sao Paulo travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Paulista Avenue.
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