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Flights Addis Ababa to Paris (ADD-CDG): Airlines, USD Fares | May 2026

Flights Addis Ababa (ADD) to Paris (CDG): ET, AF operate ~7/week, ~7.5h. USD fares $800-2,200, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Airlines

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Per week

$6,000

From (est.)

7.5h

Nonstop

Flight path map from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Paris (CDG), great-circle distance 5,581 kmADDAddis AbabaCDGParis5,581 km · ~7h 04m
Addis Ababa(ADD) → Paris(CDG) · 5,581 km great-circle distance · approx 7h 04m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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Flights Addis Ababa -> Paris (ADD-CDG) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Addis Ababa to Paris connects Ethiopia with France, with around 7 flights a week, one a day. The route carries business travellers, members of the Ethiopian community in Europe, tourists and passengers connecting through Addis Ababa. Block time is about seven and a half hours.

Airlines on this route

Two carriers fly ADD-CDG: Ethiopian Airlines and Air France, both full-service with checked baggage and meals included, on widebody aircraft. Both fly direct to Paris, so the choice comes down to schedule, frequent-flyer programme and price.

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
Ethiopian Airlines (ET)23 kgStar Alliance
Air France (AF)23 kgSkyTeam

USD fares — ADD-CDG

ADD-CDG fares climb around the December holidays, the European summer and Easter. For those dates, booking two to three months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, five to eight weeks usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.

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About Paris

Paris is the capital of France and one of the world’s great cultural centres, known for its museums, its architecture and its cuisine. For travellers from Addis Ababa it is a business and tourist destination and a wide gateway to the rest of Europe.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Addis Ababa to Paris? Direct ADD-CDG flights are operated by Ethiopian Airlines, Air France. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the ADD-CDG flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 7.5 hours. The ADD-CDG route runs roughly 7 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a ADD-CDG flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $800-2,200 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

What is the checked baggage allowance on ADD-CDG? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

What currency is used in Paris? Paris uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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Updated May 2026

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