Travelling from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) taking off from here.
The average length of a direct flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 5 hours 24 minutes.
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
The busiest route is from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), with 23 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from JNB to ADD is the 08:20 Ethiopian Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 23:00 with Ethiopian Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Johannesburg to ADD, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) leave from this terminal.
Ethiopian Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport taking off from JNB.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from Johannesburg to ADD leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The distance from central Johannesburg to JNB is approximately 29 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to the centre of Addis Ababa takes about 20 minutes by car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
For a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Rs91,696 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just Rs110,225. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change based on availability.
5 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to find cheap tickets from Johannesburg to ADD.
The cheapest month for tickets from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll be the first to know when fares go down. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from Johannesburg to ADD.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. July is the most popular month to travel to Addis Ababa. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Addis Ababa. March is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Johannesburg to ADD sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 25ºC.
November sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Addis Ababa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Addis Ababa right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Addis Ababa is to explore its most popular sights. Highlights include Ethnological Museum, National Museum of Ethiopia and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
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