Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 13 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Washington DC.
You can choose from nine weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights. The 10:00 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest flight available. Ethiopian Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 11:00.
Your IAD to ADD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Washington Dulles 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 your schedule allows.
Ethiopian Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for IAD to ADD flights is Ethiopian Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between IAD and ADD:
Pearson International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight is 371 €. A return ticket right now is 838 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IAD to ADD.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near IAD:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you have a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near ADD:
Travel where the road takes you with an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion to explore parts of Addis Ababa that most tourists miss.
Reserving your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to the centre of Addis Ababa has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles 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 more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for March if you want to visit Addis Ababa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
November has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to ADD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've done Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover more of Ethiopia. Journey about 354 kilometres east to Dire Dawa to tick off its leading sights. From ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain to Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in Ethiopia, head for Nazrēt, about 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque are key reasons to visit.