Flights to Ethiopia — from African airports
Travelers reach Ethiopia from 6 African airports on 6 catalogued routes, served by Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, South African Airways. This corridor sits in the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. This page aggregates every catalogued route to Ethiopia — with the airlines, weekly frequency and a link to each route’s fare guide. Fares are quoted in USD.
Routes to Ethiopia
| Route | Carriers | Frequency | Per-route guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg (JNB) -> Addis Ababa (ADD) | ET, SA | ~21/wk | guide |
| Nairobi (NBO) -> Addis Ababa (ADD) | ET, KQ | ~28/wk | guide |
| Dar es Salaam (DAR) -> Addis Ababa (ADD) | ET | ~14/wk | guide |
| Entebbe (EBB) -> Addis Ababa (ADD) | ET | ~14/wk | guide |
| Kigali (KGL) -> Addis Ababa (ADD) | ET | ~14/wk | guide |
| Harare (HRE) -> Addis Ababa (ADD) | ET | ~7/wk | guide |
Visa & currency
Visa: requirements vary by passport — most African nationals need a visa or eVisa; some destinations offer visa-on-arrival. Check the embassy or official immigration portal before booking.
Currency: ETB. Plan on-the-ground spending in ETB; compare airfares in USD.
When to book
Book 4-8 weeks ahead. Fares rise around the December holidays; mid-week departures are usually the cheapest. See each per-route guide above for month-by-month fare seasonality.
Departure airports for Ethiopia
- Dar es Salaam (DAR) airport guide
- Entebbe (EBB) airport guide
- Harare (HRE) airport guide
- Johannesburg (JNB) airport guide
- Kigali (KGL) airport guide
- Nairobi (NBO) airport guide
FAQ
Do I need a visa for Ethiopia? Visa requirements vary by passport — most African nationals need a visa or eVisa, and some destinations offer visa-on-arrival. Check the embassy or official immigration portal before booking.
What currency is used in Ethiopia? Ethiopia uses ETB. Plan on-the-ground spending in ETB and compare airfares in USD.
How many routes go to Ethiopia from Africa? Our catalogue lists 6 routes to Ethiopia from 6 African airports — see the table above.
When are flights to Ethiopia cheapest? Book 4-8 weeks ahead. Fares rise around the December holidays; mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Which airlines fly to Ethiopia? Carriers on routes to Ethiopia include Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, South African Airways. See the per-route airlines in the table above.
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