Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours.
The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Athens.
Every week, there are six Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, select the 00:45 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 01:40 with Ethiopian Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ATH to ADD flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if your schedule allows.
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 91.3% of services landing on schedule, Ethiopian Airlines has the best on-time record for ATH to ADD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between ATH and ADD:
Cairo International Airport
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight is $573. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $722. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from ATH to ADD by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that take off from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ATH:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Reserve a hotel close to ADD if you have a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and explore corners of Addis Ababa that are off the usual tourist route. Find your perfect set of wheels with Green Motion.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
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 about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to ADD in November if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Dire Dawa is just one of the many cities in Ethiopia waiting to be explored once you've seen Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
Nazrēt is another well-known destination in Ethiopia and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. No trip is complete without seeing Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.