Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, making Addis Ababa three hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Give yourself enough time to catch your EDI to ADD flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between EDI and ADD include:
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Currently, £193 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £446. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from EDI to ADD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from EDI to ADD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights departing from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on time at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is around 9 miles from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near EDI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Consider staying in a hotel near ADD if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel where the road takes you with an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion to explore parts of Addis Ababa that most tourists miss.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is roughly 4 miles from the centre of Addis Ababa. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Addis Ababa in April.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to ADD in November. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Ethiopia you'll want to see. Around 220 miles east of Addis Ababa, a trip to Dire Dawa will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
Nazrēt is another favourite destination in Ethiopia and is around 50 miles south-east of Addis Ababa. No trip is complete without a visit to Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.