Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Addis Ababa is two hours ahead of Amsterdam and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your AMS to ADD flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AMS and ADD:
Frankfurt Airport
London Gatwick Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Rs79,288 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs139,394. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AMS to ADD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from AMS to ADD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of the flights that depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% arrive on time at their destination.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near AMS. Whether you have an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Reserve a hotel close to ADD if you're on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Addis Ababa and explore 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 best rate by reserving your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from AMS 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 once you've seen Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa, Nazrēt is another essential stop in Ethiopia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
