Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Addis Ababa eight hours ahead of New York.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to ADD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between JFK and ADD:
London Gatwick Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Abidjan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight is Rs122,736. A return plane ticket is currently Rs219,453. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JFK to ADD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JFK to ADD.
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Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to New York John F. Kennedy Airport from central New York, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near JFK? If you've booked an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Go beyond Addis Ababa and explore places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Addis Ababa Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Addis Ababa Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Addis Ababa in March.
Before locking in your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to ADD in November if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Dire Dawa is just one of the many places in Ethiopia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.
Any trip through Ethiopia wouldn't be complete without visiting Nazrēt. Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument are just two of the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa.