Flying from Oslo to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
Oslo is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Oslo to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) departing from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Oslo. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Oslo to ADD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Oslo to ADD that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between OSL and ADD include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
OSL is about 48 kilometres from central Oslo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Oslo Airport Gardermoen. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Oslo to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
71.98% of flights taking off from Oslo Airport Gardermoen arrive at their destination on schedule.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
You can arrive at TRF from the centre of Oslo in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 121 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Torp Sandefjord Airport the day before your Oslo to ADD flight:
Torp Sandefjord Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.77%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Oslo to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Go beyond Addis Ababa and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can pick up an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car from Green Motion.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Oslo to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Right now, R 3,894 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,115. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Oslo to ADD. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Oslo to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Find an affordable flight from Oslo to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Oslo to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Oslo to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). July is the peak month for travel to Addis Ababa. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in April.
Lock in an Oslo to ADD plane ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Addis Ababa to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
November has temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Oslo to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Addis Ababa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Addis Ababa right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Oslo to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Addis Ababa when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at National Museum of Ethiopia followed by Holy Trinity Cathedral and King Minelik II Palace (Unity Park-አንድነት ፓርክ).
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've done Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover more of Ethiopia. Journey around 257 kilometres south-west to Jimma to check off its must-visit sights. From Jimma Central Hotel - ጂማ ሴንትራል ሆቴል to Jimma Museum and Aba Jifar Palace, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Time for another stop? Make your way to Kombolcha. It's located about 257 kilometres north-east of Addis Ababa and boasts highlights like Yegof forest የየጎፍ ደን.
