Travelling from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Addis Ababa is three hours ahead of Abidjan and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Your ABJ to ADD flight won't wait if you're 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 travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if you have time.
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating ABJ to ADD flights is Ethiopian Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 73.75% of the time.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ABJ and ADD:
Kotoka International Airport
Cotonou Airport
Murtala Muhammed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight is $552. A return ticket right now is $954. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ABJ to ADD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ABJ to ADD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Handy information about Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, 58.4% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Abidjan to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Need a handy hotel close to ABJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you're coming in on a late Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near ADD:
Grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and explore corners of Addis Ababa that aren't on every traveller's list. Browse the options available from Green Motion.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle 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
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Addis Ababa. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to 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). Book your flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ABJ to ADD in November. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia you should also see. Around 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a visit to Dire Dawa will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
Nazrēt is another well-known destination in Ethiopia and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. No trip is complete without a visit to Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
