Flying from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Brussels. Explore your options leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when reserving your flight from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
7 hours 10 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
Addis Ababa is two hours ahead of Brussels. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Take your pick of 7 direct flights every week between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). This is the most popular route, with Ethiopian Airlines offering a 9:25pm departure from BRU to ADD.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Brussels to ADD.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Go straight to your destination from Brussels Airport (BRU). Nonstop flights from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) can be booked from here.
Ethiopian Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport leaving from BRU.
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from BRU to ADD.
With an impressive 86.89% of services arriving on schedule, Ethiopian Airlines ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to ADD. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights leaving Brussels Airport, 71.97% touch down on time at their destination.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Split up your flight from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and ADD include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
CRL is around 56 kilometres from central Brussels. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Brussels to ADD flight? Check in to a hotel near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
71.71% of flights leaving Brussels S. Charleroi Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ADD:
Pick up an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and explore parts of Addis Ababa that aren't on a typical itinerary. Check out the deals from Green Motion.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Rs65,020 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs149,932. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Brussels to ADD if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Affordable Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Brussels to ADD.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Visit Addis Ababa in April for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 25ºC. Book your Brussels to ADD flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in November when temperatures are between 6ºC and 22ºC.
More about Addis Ababa
After booking your flight from Brussels to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Addis Ababa:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Addis Ababa when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at National Museum of Ethiopia followed by Holy Trinity Cathedral and King Minelik II Palace (Unity Park-አንድነት ፓርክ).
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south-west of Addis Ababa, a trip to Jimma will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Jimma Central Hotel - ጂማ ሴንትራል ሆቴል, Jimma Museum and Aba Jifar Palace.
Have time for another stop? Set off for Kombolcha. It's roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Addis Ababa and boasts highlights like Yegof forest የየጎፍ ደን.
