Flying from Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
Frankfurt has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
6 hours 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Frankfurt. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa.
You can pick from 7 direct flights each week between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). This is the busiest route, with Ethiopian Airlines offering a 9:35pm departure from FRA to ADD.
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to ADD, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
In high season, allow for longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can jump on a direct flight from Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) out of Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
You can book a direct flight from Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular airline operates departures from FRA.
The most frequently booked airline between FRA and ADD is Ethiopian Airlines.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Ethiopian Airlines. Its services land as planned 75.0% of the time.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Frankfurt to ADD that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between FRA and ADD include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, 67.47% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is one of the main options between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and ADD.
HHN is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Frankfurt to ADD flight? Relax in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
53.13% of flights departing Frankfurt - Hahn Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ADD:
Go beyond Addis Ababa and discover places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Right now, Rs71,375 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs136,419. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt to ADD. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Frankfurt to ADD.
Save money on your flight from Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). July is the peak month for travel to Addis Ababa. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
Before locking in your Frankfurt to ADD flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 25ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in November when temperatures are between 6ºC and 22ºC.
More about Addis Ababa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Addis Ababa right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Frankfurt to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. National Museum of Ethiopia, Holy Trinity Cathedral and King Minelik II Palace (Unity Park-አንድነት ፓርክ) are top sights which should be on every Addis Ababa itinerary.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Jimma is just one of the many cities in Ethiopia waiting to be explored after you've seen Addis Ababa. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Jimma Central Hotel - ጂማ ሴንትራል ሆቴል, Jimma Museum and Aba Jifar Palace.
Your travels through Ethiopia wouldn't feel complete without exploring Kombolcha. Yegof forest የየጎፍ ደን is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 257 kilometres north-east of Addis Ababa.
