Flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Addis Ababa is five hours behind Manila and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MNL to ADD flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as May? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MNL and ADD:
Dubai Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
At the moment, Rs89,157 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs204,826. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MNL to ADD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MNL to ADD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
72% of flights taking off from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Manila to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Addis Ababa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MNL:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Consider booking a hotel close to ADD if you're catching a late Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Addis Ababa Airport rental car and discover corners of Addis Ababa that most visitors tend to miss. Browse the options available from Green Motion.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Addis Ababa Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Addis Ababa. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Addis Ababa in March.
When reserving your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 25ºC.
November has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MNL to ADD sometime around then if you want to travel 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 Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.
Journey 80 kilometres south-east from Addis Ababa to reach Nazrēt, another notable stop in Ethiopia. Don't leave without exploring Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.
