Flying from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Geneve Airport is 7 hours 15 minutes.
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, making Geneva two hours behind Addis Ababa.
Flights from ADD to GVA start from 00:10 — the earliest with Ethiopian Airlines. The last departure is at 00:45 with Ethiopian Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Geneve Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your ADD to GVA flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Flying into Geneva (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Geneve Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for ADD to GVA flights, with 81.82% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Geneve Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between ADD and GVA:
Vienna International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
At the moment, $563 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $951. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
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 find cheap tickets from ADD to GVA.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Geneve Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ADD to GVA.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Geneve Airport.
Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
When it comes to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport's on-time performance, 67.14% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ADD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Geneve Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you're getting in on a late Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Geneve Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near GVA:
Pick up a Geneve Airport rental car and discover Geneva and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Geneve Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneve Airport, Geneva is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Geneve Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Geneva in November.
When reserving your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Geneve Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Geneva, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ADD to GVA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Geneva, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Journey about 225 kilometres north-east to Zurich to check off its leading attractions. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another corner of Switzerland, head for Basel, about 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises are among its highlights.