Travelling from New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your options in New York.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is seven hours ahead of New York.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to ADD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to ADD leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flight ticket with departures from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Work out whether leaving from EWR works best for your plans.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from New York to ADD departing from EWR. Book your favourite window seat and arrive at your destination in a single journey.
Ethiopian Airlines is the go-to airline for bookings on the EWR to ADD route.
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and ADD:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
You can get to EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your New York to ADD flight? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Book a flight ticket from New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between LGA and ADD include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight:
LGA has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on track and touch down when it should.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ADD:
Venture beyond Addis Ababa and discover places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks before your New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is $749. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,425. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from New York to ADD, book your flight ticket four months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Addis Ababa. July is when most people book flights from New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a New York to ADD flight ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Addis Ababa to range from 9ºC to 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in November if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC.
More about Addis Ababa
After booking your flight from New York to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Addis Ababa:
National Museum of Ethiopia and Holy Trinity Cathedral are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Addis Ababa must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to King Minelik II Palace (Unity Park-አንድነት ፓርክ).
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ethiopia just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south-west of Addis Ababa, a trip to Jimma will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Jimma Central Hotel - ጂማ ሴንትራል ሆቴል, Jimma Museum and Aba Jifar Palace.
Your trip through Ethiopia wouldn't be complete without a stop in Kombolcha. Yegof forest የየጎፍ ደን is one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 257 kilometres north-east of Addis Ababa.