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

Flights Harare (HRE) to Addis Ababa (ADD): ET operate ~7/week, ~3.5h. USD fares $400-900, 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

7×

Per week

$3,500

From (est.)

3.5h

Nonstop

Flight path map from Harare (HRE) to Addis Ababa (ADD), great-circle distance 3,110 kmHREHarareADDAddis Ababa3,110 km · ~4h 10m
Harare(HRE) → Addis Ababa(ADD) · 3,110 km great-circle distance · approx 4h 10m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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Flights Harare -> Addis Ababa (HRE-ADD) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Harare to Addis Ababa connects Zimbabwe’s capital with Ethiopia, with around 7 flights a week, one a day. The route carries business travellers, traders and passengers connecting through Addis Ababa to destinations across the continent and beyond. Block time is about three and a half hours.

Airlines on this route

Ethiopian Airlines operates HRE-ADD, flying a full-service aircraft direct to Addis Ababa with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. Addis Ababa is the carrier’s main hub, so the route is also a feeder into a wide intercontinental network.

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Ethiopian Airlines (ET)23 kgStar Alliance

USD fares — HRE-ADD

HRE-ADD fares rise around the December holidays. For the busiest periods, booking two to three months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, four to seven weeks usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.

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About Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, a high-altitude city that is the seat of the African Union. For travellers from Harare it is a business destination and, above all, a major hub for onward connections across Africa, Europe, the Gulf and Asia.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Harare to Addis Ababa? Direct HRE-ADD flights are operated by Ethiopian Airlines. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the HRE-ADD flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 3.5 hours. The HRE-ADD route runs roughly 7 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a HRE-ADD flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $400-900 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 HRE-ADD? 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 Addis Ababa? Addis Ababa uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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About CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team

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Updated May 2026

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