Travelling from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from New York Newark Airport to Addis Ababa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 30 minutes.
Addis Ababa is eight hours ahead of New York and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are three New York Newark Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, select the 10:00 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 11:00 with Ethiopian Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to catch your EWR to ADD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ethiopian Airlines is your ticket to exploring Addis Ababa (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Ethiopia!). Check out the direct flights from New York Newark Airport to Addis Ababa Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for EWR to ADD flights is Ethiopian Airlines.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EWR and ADD:
Istanbul Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Right now, 534 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 873 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from EWR to ADD, reserve your journey four months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
When it comes to New York Newark Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
New York Newark Airport is about 14 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near EWR. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Addis Ababa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a New York Newark Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Set your own pace with a Addis Ababa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion to explore Addis Ababa and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Addis Ababa Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Addis Ababa. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from New York Newark Airport to Addis Ababa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from EWR to ADD in November if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ethiopia you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a visit to Dire Dawa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.
Next stop? Head for Nazrēt. It's roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa and is home to highlights including Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.