Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Addis Ababa eight hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MSP to ADD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between MSP and ADD:
O'Hare International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
At the moment, 558 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.021 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MSP to ADD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MSP:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ADD if you're taking a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and discover parts of Addis Ababa that most visitors tend to miss. Book your wheels with Green Motion.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around two weeks in advance.
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 around 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Addis Ababa. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for March if you want to explore 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 MSP to ADD sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've visited Addis Ababa, now it's time to explore other corners of Ethiopia. Travel about 354 kilometres east to Dire Dawa to tick off its top attractions. From ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain to Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa, Nazrēt is another essential stop in Ethiopia. Start your sightseeing at Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.