Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Cairo.
Choose from 20 weekly Cairo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights. The 00:25 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest flight you can take. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 23:25.
Your CAI to ADD flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
With 65.29% of its services landing as planned, EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier offering CAI to ADD flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CAI and ADD include:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight is 139 €. A return plane ticket right now is 257 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from CAI to ADD, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CAI to ADD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of the departures from Cairo International Airport, 63.38% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Cairo International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near CAI. Whether you have an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you have a late Cairo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near ADD:
Go beyond Addis Ababa and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Cairo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Addis Ababa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
November has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CAI to ADD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a visit to Dire Dawa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Ethiopia, head for Nazrēt, about 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque are the start of reasons to visit.