Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 12 hours.
Addis Ababa is six hours ahead of Sao Paulo and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are ten Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, select the 01:30 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 01:45 with Ethiopian Airlines.
To ensure you get on your GRU to ADD flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ethiopian Airlines is your gateway to discovering Addis Ababa (and maybe even some other great corners of Ethiopia!). Check out the direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
Ethiopian Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for GRU to ADD flights, with 84.75% of services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GRU and ADD include:
Cape Town International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
At the moment, 592 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.139 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from GRU to ADD, reserve your trip three months before your departure.
Plan your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from GRU to ADD is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Of the departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% land on time at their destination.
To reach Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport from central Sao Paulo, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to GRU:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
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Reserving your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to central Addis Ababa has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Addis Ababa. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GRU to ADD in November. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've seen Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover more of Ethiopia. Travel about 354 kilometres east to Dire Dawa to check off its popular sights. From ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain to Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa, Nazrēt is another essential stop in Ethiopia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.