Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 15 minutes.
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, making Addis Ababa two hours ahead of Paris.
Flights from CDG to ADD start at 21:15 — the first with Ethiopian Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:40 with Ethiopian Airlines. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Charles de Gaulle Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights.
Your CDG to ADD flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
With 71.67% of services arriving as planned, Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CDG to ADD flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CDG and ADD:
Frankfurt Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
R 6,490 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 11,086. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from CDG to ADD by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
61.46% of flights that leave from Charles de Gaulle Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Charles de Gaulle Airport from central Paris, it takes around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CDG:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you're arriving on a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ADD:
Set your own pace with an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion to explore parts of Addis Ababa that don't always get the spotlight.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
From Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Addis Ababa. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for March if you want to explore Addis Ababa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CDG to ADD in November. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia you should also see. About 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a visit to Dire Dawa will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
Nazrēt is another must-experience destination in Ethiopia and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. No journey is complete without a visit to Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
