Travelling from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Addis Ababa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Jeddah and Addis Ababa are both in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Each week, there are 23 Jeddah Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights. To be on board early, pick the 00:15 Saudia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:30 with Saudia.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your JED to ADD flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, so getting to Addis Ababa (and then seeing more parts of Ethiopia!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
Flynas is the most punctual carrier that operates JED to ADD flights. An impressive 84.74% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jeddah Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between JED and ADD:
Riyadh Airport
Cairo Airport
Dammam Airport
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
Of the departures from Jeddah Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
Central Jeddah to Jeddah Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to JED? If you're boarding an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ADD if you're catching a late Jeddah Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go beyond Addis Ababa and explore places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Addis Ababa Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Booking your ride from Addis Ababa Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The quietest month for a flight from Jeddah Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your flights from Jeddah Airport to Addis Ababa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
November sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JED to ADD sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Dire Dawa is just one of the many cities in Ethiopia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.
Next up? Find your way to Nazrēt. It's about 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa and boasts highlights including Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.