Flying from Jigiga Airport (JIJ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Jijiga.
To ensure you catch your JIJ to ADD flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Ethiopian Airlines is your gateway to discovering Addis Ababa (and perhaps some other great corners of Ethiopia!). Check out the direct flights from Jigiga Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates JIJ to ADD flights is Ethiopian Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 69.51% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jigiga Airport (JIJ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jigiga Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight is Rs31,980. A round-trip fare is currently Rs63,949. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from JIJ to ADD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Jigiga Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
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Handy information about Jigiga Airport (JIJ)
When it comes to Jigiga Airport's on-time performance, 67.75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Jigiga Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Jijiga. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Jigiga Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and explore parts of Addis Ababa that are off the usual tourist route. Book your wheels with Green Motion.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Addis Ababa. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Jigiga Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Addis Ababa in April.
Before locking in your flight from Jigiga Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 25ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JIJ to ADD in November. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Dire Dawa is just one of the many cities in Ethiopia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Ethiopia, consider Nazrēt, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque are highlights.
