Flying from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Paris: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Paris and you'll be travelling for around 7 hours 17 minutes.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is 2 hours behind Addis Ababa.
The most popular route is from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). There are 10 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ADD to CDG is the 00:05 Ethiopian Airlines option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 00:30 with Ethiopian Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from ADD to Paris, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Paris are available for booking. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is where you'll disembark.
Ethiopian Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Paris.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from ADD to Paris. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
To visit France for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from Ethiopia. However, visa rules are subject to change and other documentation may be needed depending on the purpose and length of your visit. Always check the latest guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Paris.
Central Addis Ababa to ADD is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Have an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Paris? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to ADD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Paris
Rs59,509 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Paris. Return flights start from Rs135,248. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ADD to Paris.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Paris. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is about 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel close to CDG if you're catching a late flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Paris. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
As soon as your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Paris has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 34 minutes by car. Central Paris is approximately 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 57 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near ORY. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from ADD to Paris at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Paris
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Paris. June is the most popular month to travel to Paris. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Paris in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from ADD to Paris in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Paris
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There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
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