Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, making Addis Ababa two hours ahead of Madrid.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to ADD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and ADD:
Ben Gurion International Airport
Cairo International Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
At the moment, £200 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £380. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from MAD to ADD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAD to ADD.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 11 miles from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you're arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ADD:
Pick up an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and explore parts of Addis Ababa that aren't on every traveller's list. You can book your wheels with Green Motion.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to central Addis Ababa has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Addis Ababa in April.
Before locking in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to ADD in November. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've done Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover other parts of Ethiopia. Journey about 220 miles east to Dire Dawa to check off its leading attractions. From ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain to Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Ethiopia, consider Nazrēt, roughly 50 miles south-east of Addis Ababa. Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque are highlights.
