Flying from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
5 hours 25 minutes is the average duration of a direct Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
Addis Ababa is one hour ahead of Johannesburg. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is the most popular route. There are 21 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Ethiopian Airlines at 11pm. Opt for the first JNB to ADD departure operated by Ethiopian Airlines at 7:45am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Johannesburg to ADD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of JNB, you can take a direct flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with Ethiopian Airlines.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Ethiopian Airlines from JNB to ADD.
With 71.36% of services arriving as scheduled, Ethiopian Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Johannesburg to ADD departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
Maputo International Airport (MPM)
Located around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
77.1% of flights taking off from O.R. Tambo International Airport reach their destination on time.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Cape Town International Airport (CPT). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) departing Lanseria International Airport.
HLA is approximately 48 kilometres from central Johannesburg. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Johannesburg to ADD flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport:
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you have a late flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ADD:
Go beyond Addis Ababa and explore places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is Rs91,071. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs140,264. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from Johannesburg to ADD, book your ticket nine months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Addis Ababa. July is when most people book flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your Johannesburg to ADD flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in November when temperatures are between 6ºC and 22ºC.
More about Addis Ababa
Start your Addis Ababa trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. National Museum of Ethiopia, Holy Trinity Cathedral and King Minelik II Palace (Unity Park-አንድነት ፓርክ) are must-visits when exploring Addis Ababa.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ethiopia waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south-west of Addis Ababa, a trip to Jimma will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Jimma Central Hotel - ጂማ ሴንትራል ሆቴል, Jimma Museum and Aba Jifar Palace.
Any trip through Ethiopia wouldn't be complete without a stop in Kombolcha. Yegof forest የየጎፍ ደን is one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Addis Ababa.
