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Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Addis Ababa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Addis Ababa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Addis Ababa is March, where tickets cost C$ 979 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and April, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,033 and C$ 1,029 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Addis Ababa?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Addis Ababa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Addis Ababa, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Addis Ababa per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and land in Addis Ababa, with an average flight time of 2h 04m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 32 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Addis Ababa?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 5:00 am and will be landing in Addis Ababa at 7:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Addis Ababa jets off at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:55 am.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

February
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.

When to book flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Addis Ababa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Nairobi to Addis Ababa flights

  • Which airline can I book when flying from Nairobi to Addis Ababa with a large item of luggage?

    When you are traveling from Nairobi to Addis Ababa with your sizable luggage, you are required to book an airline that offers the carry-on policy to its passengers. Egypt Air Airline allows both economic and business class passengers to board with two pieces of items, weighing 50 lbs and 70 lbs respectively.

  • Which among the airlines that flies to Addis Ababa from Nairobi offers wheelchair services?

    If you are a reduced mobility passenger and you want to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, you are required to book an airline that offers wheelchair services. Kenya Airways is one of the airlines that fly to Addis Ababa that provides the wheelchair services to its passengers on request. It also has its staff on board that are always ready and prepared to offer assistance when in need.

  • Which is the suitable airline you can book when flying from Nairobi to Addis Ababa with your kids?

    Your kids comfort and enjoyment should always be the key point when you are planning to book your flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa. If you are traveling with your kid that is above 2 years you will have to book his/her own seat and enjoy the child discount ticket offered.

  • How can I easily get out of Addis Ababa Airport to the city center?

    Upon your landing in Addis Ababa, you should consider taking a minibus as your means of transport from the airport to the city center. It is one of the affordable and convenient transport modes you should consider - other than car rentals or taxis.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

    Lufthansa, and Air France offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nairobi to Addis Ababa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Addis Ababa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Nairobi and Addis Ababa, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

    There are direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Addis Ababa from Nairobi is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Addis Ababa with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Addis Ababa from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 518 or less one-way.
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the main serving departure airport for the flights departing Nairobi City. While landing in Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) will serve you as the main arrival airport. While flying from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, you can also consider departing from Wilson International Airport (WIL) - though it is less popularly known.
  • When you are traveling from Nairobi to Addis Ababa and you want to experience some benefits while booking your flight, you should consider booking Kenya Airways or JamboJet Airlines. Booking your flight to ADD with either of these two airlines will allow you to find a flight that suits your schedule. This is because both the airlines serve as the hub of NBO airport.
  • Buses are the primary safe and convenient transport modes that can quickly get you to the NBO Airport, where you can board your flight to Addis Ababa from Downtown Nairobi. On the other hand, you can also consider using a taxi as means of transport - they are the fastest means of transport compared to the use of a bus.
  • If you are flying from NBO to ADD and you need to book an airline that is the best eco-friendly for your flight, Ethiopian Airlines is the best choice to choose. The airline is committed to protect the environment by preventing pollutions, conservation of resources, and implementations of the green procurements.
  • When you are flying from Nairobi to Addis Ababa and you are among those passengers that have their specific meal requirements, you should book an airline that serves its passengers with the special meals on order. While flying on RwandAir Airlines, you only have to order your meal 24 hours before travel and it will be served.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

Find which airlines fly direct from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Bole, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Addis Ababa Bole

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +11 more

ANA, ASKY, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +10 more

ANA, ASKY, +11 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +10 more

ANA, ASKY, +11 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +10 more

ANA, ASKY, +11 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +11 more

ANA, ASKY, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +10 more

ANA, ASKY, +11 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +10 more

ANA, ASKY, +11 more

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Nonstop returns

Addis Ababa Bole to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +11 more

ANA, ASKY, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +9 more

ANA, ASKY, +10 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +9 more

ANA, ASKY, +10 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +11 more

ANA, ASKY, +12 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +11 more

ANA, ASKY, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +9 more

ANA, ASKY, +10 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +9 more

ANA, ASKY, +10 more

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One-way flight deals

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2h 00mNBO-ADD
directflynas
2h 15mNBO-ADD
directAir France
2h 00mNBO-ADD
directASKY
2h 15mNBO-ADD
directKenya Airways
2h 00mNBO-ADD
directAir India
2h 15mNBO-ADD
directDelta
2h 00mNBO-ADD
directKuwait Airways
2h 15mNBO-ADD
directAsiana Airlines
2h 00mNBO-ADD
directEthiopian Air
2h 15mNBO-ADD
directSriLankan Airlines
2h 15mNBO-ADD
directANA
2h 00mNBO-ADD
directLufthansa
2h 00mNBO-ADD
directSingapore Airlines
2h 00mNBO-ADD
directBritish Airways
2h 00mNBO-ADD

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Nairobi - Addis Ababa Flights

Departure:

Nairobi (NBO)Kenya

Destination:

Addis Ababa (ADD)Ethiopia

Return flight deals:

Addis Ababa - Nairobi

Cabin classes:

C$ 4,007
C$ 652

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