How to find cheap flights to Jijiga Airport (JIJ)
Rs287,984 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Jijiga Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to JIJ, the lowest fare is Rs148,269.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to JIJ changes.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Jijiga, where Jijiga Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to Jijiga. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Jijiga, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Jijiga Airport if you book a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Jijiga
May is generally the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Jijiga.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to JIJ that suits your budget and itinerary.
If you'd love to experience Jijiga at its liveliest, book your flights to JIJ for March. Holidaying during peak seasons often means there's more to see and do than at other times.
January is the quietest period of the year to visit if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Jijiga then.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. March is the warmest time of year in Jijiga, averaging between 12ºC and 29ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 9ºC to 26ºC.
January gives you the best chance of sunshine. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Jijiga.
April has the wettest weather. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Flying to Jijiga Airport (JIJ): What you need to know
Take the fast track to Jijiga with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights to Jijiga Airport.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most dependable carrier. Up to 72% of its flights into this hub land without delays, making it a smart choice when reserving your JIJ plane ticket.
The local timezone at JIJ is UTC+3.
Jijiga Airport has an on-time rating of 70%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Getting to central Jijiga from Jijiga Airport (JIJ)
The distance from JIJ to central Jijiga is about 10 kilometres.
Once you've touched down from your flight to JIJ, the drive to the centre takes around 20 minutes.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Jijiga makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to add to your short list:
How to get to Harar from Jijiga Airport (JIJ)
The nearby city of Harar is about 113 kilometres from JIJ. Reaching the centre by taxi or ride-share should take around 2 hours 25 minutes.
Travelling from Jijiga Airport (JIJ) to Mus Der
Mus Der is around 24 kilometres from Jijiga Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Up for more exploring? Dire Dawa is a must-do while you're in Ethiopia. It's around 121 kilometres west of Jijiga and features Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave. The closest airport to this city is Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma Intl Airport (DIR).
Harar fits right into any adventure through Ethiopia. You'll find it around 88 kilometres west of Jijiga. Grand Jami Mosque, Hyena Feeding Site and Duke Gate stand out as highlights.
