Question 1

What are the most popular places to fly to in Ethiopia?

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The most popular places in Ethiopia to fly to are Addis Ababa, Lalībela, Mekele and Jijiga.

Question 2

When is the best time to book a flight to Ethiopia?

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Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Ethiopia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to Ethiopia if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Ethiopia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Ethiopia?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Ethiopia.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Ethiopia?

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Addis Ababa Bole is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Ethiopia. One-way flights to Addis Ababa Bole typically cost R3 601, while return flights cost around R3 275.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Ethiopia?

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A return flight to Ethiopia will typically cost around R6 739, however they can be found for as little as R4 963.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Ethiopia depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Ethiopia, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 15 minutes).

Question 8

Does Addis Ababa Bole have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Addis Ababa Bole can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Addis Ababa Bole?

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Yes. Addis Ababa Bole has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Bertukanama Guesthouse is the closest property to Addis Ababa Bole (0,0 km away from Addis Ababa Bole).

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Ethiopia?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Ethiopia are Ethiopian Air, South African and ASKY.

Question 11

How long is the flight to Ethiopia?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Ethiopia takes 5 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Ethiopia from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability to Ethiopia

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The most flights from Johannesburg to Ethiopia are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Ethiopia?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Ethiopia are Ethiopian Air, South African and ASKY.

Question 14

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ethiopia ranges from 10.0 - 280.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Ethiopia when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ethiopia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Question 16

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Ethiopia?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights to Ethiopia. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 17

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Ethiopia?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Ethiopia.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights find flights to Ethiopia with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Ethiopia shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Ethiopia become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights to Ethiopia on Cheapflights with our Price Alerts feature and get notified when better prices are available.

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When is the best time to book a flight to Ethiopia?

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Ethiopia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Ethiopia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Ethiopia are Ethiopian Air, South African and ASKY.

Weekly flight availability to Ethiopia

The most flights from Johannesburg to Ethiopia are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Ethiopia by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ethiopia ranges from 10.0 - 280.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Ethiopia when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Ethiopia by month

How long is the flight to Ethiopia?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Ethiopia takes 5 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Ethiopia from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Ethiopia?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Ethiopia in the last few years. This data was updated on 8 October 2026.

The most popular places in Ethiopia to fly to are Addis Ababa, Lalībela, Mekele and Jijiga.

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See what other customers who have flown with South African,ASKY, andEthiopian Air to Ethiopia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Ethiopia

Can I find cheaper flights to Ethiopia if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Ethiopia?

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How much is a return flight to Ethiopia?

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