Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.
The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Cairo.
There are 16 Cairo Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights every week.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CAI to ADD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Cairo Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, so jetting off to Addis Ababa (and then exploring more of Ethiopia!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier offering CAI to ADD flights, with 70.25% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CAI and ADD:
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
Madinah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Currently, Rs53,604 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs113,477. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from CAI to ADD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CAI to ADD.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
Of the departures from Cairo Airport, 65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Cairo Airport from central Cairo, it takes about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near CAI? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairo Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cairo Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Travel where the road takes you with a Addis Ababa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion to explore parts of Addis Ababa that don't always get the spotlight.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Addis Ababa Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cairo Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Addis Ababa in March.
Book your flight from Cairo Airport to Addis Ababa Airport for March if you want to visit Addis Ababa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 25ºC.
November sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CAI to ADD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've done Addis Ababa, now it's time to explore other corners of Ethiopia. Travel about 354 kilometres east to Dire Dawa to tick off its popular sights. From Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral to Mosque and Porc Epic Cave, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Make your way 80 kilometres south-east from Addis Ababa and you'll be in Nazrēt, another well-known stop in Ethiopia. Kick off your sightseeing at Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.
