Travelling from Accra Airport (ACC) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Accra Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is 5 hours 50 minutes.
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, making Addis Ababa three hours ahead of Accra.
Each week, there are 16 Accra Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, select the 05:20 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:00 with Ethiopian Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your ACC to ADD flight.
Flying during a peak month such as December? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Accra Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for ACC to ADD flights is Ethiopian Airlines.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Accra Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. These are the top stopovers between ACC and ADD:
Abidjan Airport
Kigali Airport
Lome Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Accra Airport (ACC) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
At the moment, $879 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Accra Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,511. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ACC to ADD, book your journey eight months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Accra Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ACC to ADD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Accra Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.
Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
When it comes to Accra Airport's on-time performance, 64% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Accra to Accra Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Accra Airport to Addis Ababa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ACC:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Book a hotel near ADD if you're taking a late Accra Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Addis Ababa Airport rental car and explore corners of Addis Ababa that aren't on a typical itinerary. Browse the options available from Green Motion.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Addis Ababa Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Airport to the centre of Addis Ababa has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Accra Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Addis Ababa. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Accra Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ACC to ADD in November if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Dire Dawa is just one of the many places in Ethiopia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.
Next stop? Journey to Nazrēt. It's about 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa and is home to highlights including Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.