Travelling from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Seattle is 11 hours behind Addis Ababa and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Your ADD to SEA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Addis Ababa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ADD and SEA:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
R 10,837 is currently the best price for a one-way Addis Ababa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 17,609. These fares can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from ADD to SEA, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport.
Handy information about Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Addis Ababa Airport, 60% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Addis Ababa Airport from central Addis Ababa, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to ADD:
Arriving at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Addis Ababa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Grab a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport rental car and explore Seattle and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Seattle in March.
When reserving your flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Seattle, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ADD to SEA in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
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