Travelling from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bahrain Airport to Addis Ababa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Manama and Addis Ababa are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Each week, there are four Bahrain Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, go for the 03:25 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 03:30 with Ethiopian Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your BAH to ADD flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ethiopian Airlines is your gateway to exploring Addis Ababa (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Ethiopia!). Browse the direct flights from Bahrain Airport to Addis Ababa Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates BAH to ADD flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bahrain Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BAH and ADD:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Right now, $195 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bahrain Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $377. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from BAH to ADD, reserve your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Bahrain Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Bahrain Airport (BAH)
78% of flights that depart Bahrain Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Manama to Bahrain Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BAH? If you've booked an early flight from Bahrain Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bahrain Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Grab a Addis Ababa Airport rental car and discover parts of Addis Ababa that aren't on a typical itinerary. Book your wheels with Green Motion.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Addis Ababa Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bahrain Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Addis Ababa in March.
Book your flight from Bahrain Airport to Addis Ababa Airport for March if you'd like to go to Addis Ababa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
November sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BAH to ADD around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've visited Addis Ababa, now it's time to explore other corners of Ethiopia. Journey about 354 kilometres east to Dire Dawa to check off its leading sights. From Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral to Mosque and Porc Epic Cave, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Any journey through Ethiopia wouldn't be complete without visiting Nazrēt. Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument are just two of the highlights in this destination, which is about 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa.