Travelling from Port Columbus Airport (CMH) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Addis Ababa is eight hours ahead of Columbus and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your CMH to ADD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as 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 travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Port Columbus Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CMH and ADD include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Columbus Airport (CMH) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Port Columbus Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight is $1,319. A return ticket right now is $2,373. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CMH to ADD, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Port Columbus Airport to Addis Ababa Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CMH to ADD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Port Columbus Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.
Handy information about Port Columbus Airport (CMH)
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.
Of the departures from Port Columbus Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Port Columbus Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Columbus. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Port Columbus Airport to Addis Ababa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CMH:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Consider staying in a hotel near ADD if you're taking a late Port Columbus Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Drive into your next adventure with a Addis Ababa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion to explore Addis Ababa and beyond.
Booking your ride from Addis Ababa Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Port Columbus Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Addis Ababa in March.
Book your flight from Port Columbus Airport to Addis Ababa Airport for March if you want to go to Addis Ababa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CMH to ADD in November if you like 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 after you've experienced Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.
Set out 80 kilometres south-east from Addis Ababa and you'll find yourself in Nazrēt, another favourite among visitors to Ethiopia. No trip is complete without seeing Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.