Flying from Seychelles Airport (SEZ) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Seychelles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Victoria.
Flights from SEZ to ADD start from 05:00 — the earliest with Ethiopian Airlines. The latest departure is at 17:20 with Ethiopian Airlines. Overall, you can choose from seven weekly Seychelles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights.
Your SEZ to ADD flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Seychelles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if time allows.
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SEZ to ADD flights. A dependable 94.51% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seychelles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SEZ and ADD:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seychelles Airport (SEZ) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Seychelles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight is Rs130,000. A round-trip fare right now is Rs205,879. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SEZ to ADD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Seychelles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SEZ to ADD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Seychelles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.
Handy information about Seychelles Airport (SEZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Seychelles Airport, 65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Seychelles Airport from central Victoria, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seychelles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SEZ:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Seychelles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Go beyond Addis Ababa and check out places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Addis Ababa Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Reserving your ride from Addis Ababa Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
From Addis Ababa Airport, Addis Ababa is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seychelles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Addis Ababa in March.
Lock in your flight from Seychelles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport for March if you want to go to Addis Ababa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 25ºC.
November sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SEZ to ADD around that time if you like travelling 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 discovered. About 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a trip to Dire Dawa will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.
Travel 80 kilometres south-east from Addis Ababa and you'll be in Nazrēt, another favourite among visitors to Ethiopia. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.
