Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Jeddah and Addis Ababa share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from JED to ADD start at 00:25 — the first with Saudia. The last service of the day is at 15:30 with Ethiopian Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 86 weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights.
Your JED 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 for international travel.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can travel nonstop to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Take off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
With a dependable 88.7% of services arriving as planned, Saudia is the most punctual carrier for JED to ADD flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JED and ADD:
King Khaled International Airport
Cairo International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Right now, R 1,676 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,522. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from JED to ADD by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from JED to ADD is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights departing from King Abdulaziz International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of JED.
King Abdulaziz International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to JED:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ADD if you're on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and explore corners of Addis Ababa that aren't on a typical itinerary. Check out the deals from Green Motion.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks before your departure 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 reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Addis Ababa. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from JED to ADD in November if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a trip to Dire Dawa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Ethiopia, consider Nazrēt, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque are key highlights.