Travelling from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
Around 5 hours 28 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Addis Ababa (where Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located) and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is the most popular route. There are 19 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Ethiopian Airlines at 23:55. Opt for the first IST to ADD departure operated by Ethiopian Airlines at 00:05 if you want to get going earlier.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to ADD. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are available from here.
If you want to leave from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with Ethiopian Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Istanbul to ADD that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between IST and ADD include:
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
From the centre of Istanbul, IST is around 48 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Prefer to leave from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? You can reserve a direct flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) departing from this hub.
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and ADD are:
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 57 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Istanbul to ADD? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Book a hotel close to ADD if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
From Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Rs46,050 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Return flights start from Rs105,325. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Istanbul to ADD when you book 7 months ahead of takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this route are generally at their lowest.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when prices fall. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from Istanbul to ADD.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
April is the quietest time to travel to Addis Ababa. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Addis Ababa. The warmest month is March. Book your flights from Istanbul to ADD sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 25ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in November if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC on average.
More about Addis Ababa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Addis Ababa right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Ethnological Museum, National Museum of Ethiopia and Holy Trinity Cathedral are popular attractions which should feature on every Addis Ababa itinerary.
Complete your Addis Ababa trip with a car rental
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