Travelling from Djibouti Airport (JIB) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Djibouti Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Djibouti and Addis Ababa share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Every week, there are 14 Djibouti Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, pick the 12:10 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 19:25 with Ethiopian Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your JIB to ADD flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Djibouti Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
With a dependable 97.46% of services arriving as planned, Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier for JIB to ADD flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Djibouti Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JIB and ADD:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Djibouti Airport (JIB) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
$476 is currently the best price for a one-way Djibouti Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. A return flight starts at $471. These prices can change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from JIB to ADD, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Djibouti Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Djibouti Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Djibouti Airport (JIB)
Djibouti Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 88% of flights that take off from JIB arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Djibouti to Djibouti Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Djibouti Airport to Addis Ababa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near JIB:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Book a hotel near ADD if you're on a late Djibouti Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Venture beyond Addis Ababa and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up a Addis Ababa Airport rental car from Green Motion.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Addis Ababa Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Airport to the centre of Addis Ababa has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Djibouti Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Addis Ababa. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Djibouti Airport to Addis Ababa Airport for March if you want to explore Addis Ababa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 25ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JIB to ADD in November. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Dire Dawa is just one of the many cities in Ethiopia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.
Journey 80 kilometres south-east from Addis Ababa and you'll find yourself in Nazrēt, another favourite among visitors to Ethiopia. Be sure to check out Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.