Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 5 hours 25 minutes.
Addis Ababa is one hour ahead of Johannesburg and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Take your pick of 23 weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights. The 08:20 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Ethiopian Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:00.
Your JNB to ADD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Travelling to Addis Ababa (and then seeing more of Ethiopia!) is a cinch with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 71.36% of services landing as planned, Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating JNB to ADD flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JNB and ADD:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
Maputo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Right now, Rs89,788 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs137,643. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JNB to ADD.
Organise your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from JNB to ADD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near JNB. Whether you have an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O.R. Tambo International 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 corners of Addis Ababa that aren't on every traveller's list. Book your wheels with Green Motion.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks ahead.
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. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The quietest month for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is April, 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.
Lock in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Addis Ababa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 25ºC.
November has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JNB to ADD around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ethiopia waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a visit to Dire Dawa will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa, Nazrēt is another favourite stop in Ethiopia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
