Flying from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
Istanbul's main base, Istanbul Airport (IST), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
Jump on a direct Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 5 hours 20 minutes.
Addis Ababa (where Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located) and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Ethiopian Airlines at 11:55pm. Go for the first IST to ADD departure with Ethiopian Airlines at 12:05am if you'd rather get a move on.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to ADD. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can jump on a direct flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) out of Istanbul Airport (IST).
Ethiopian Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport taking off from IST.
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from IST to ADD.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Istanbul to ADD that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and ADD include:
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and ADD:
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl Airport (MED)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to ADD flight? Relax in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you have a late flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ADD:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
From Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, central Addis Ababa is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
R 2,623 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. A return flight starts from R 6,287. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To snag cheap flights from Istanbul to ADD, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
April is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Istanbul to ADD.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Plan your visit to Addis Ababa in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your Istanbul to ADD plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in November if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Addis Ababa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Addis Ababa right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport:
National Museum of Ethiopia and Holy Trinity Cathedral are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Addis Ababa to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Addis Ababa Ethnographic Museum.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've seen Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover other parts of Ethiopia. Travel around 257 kilometres southwest to Jimma to check off its top sights. From Jimma Museum to Aba Jifar Palace and Masaraa Abbaa Jifaar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.