Flying from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Bahrain International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Manama.
Flights from BAH to ADD start from 03:30 — the earliest with Ethiopian Airlines. The latest departure is at 03:30 with Ethiopian Airlines. In total, there are nine weekly Bahrain International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BAH to ADD flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like 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 is your gateway to discovering Addis Ababa (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Ethiopia!). Check out the direct flights from Bahrain International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for BAH to ADD flights is Ethiopian Airlines.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bahrain International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between BAH and ADD include:
Dubai Airport
King Khaled International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Currently, Rs41,354 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bahrain International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs87,569. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from BAH to ADD, book your journey six months before your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bahrain International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from BAH to ADD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bahrain International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Bahrain International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 85.53% of flights that take off from BAH reach their destination on time.
Bahrain International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Manama. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BAH? If you're boarding an early flight from Bahrain International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Reserve a hotel close to ADD if you're taking a late Bahrain International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and discover parts of Addis Ababa that most visitors tend to miss. Browse the options available from Green Motion.
Reserving your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to the centre of Addis Ababa has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The quietest month for a flight from Bahrain International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your flights from Bahrain International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BAH to ADD in November. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia you should also see. Around 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a trip to Dire Dawa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
If you want to check out another corner of Ethiopia, head for Nazrēt, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque are key highlights.
