Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Addis Ababa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 50 minutes.
Addis Ababa is two hours ahead of Frankfurt and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from FRA to ADD start from 21:35 — the earliest with Ethiopian Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:05 with Ethiopian Airlines. Overall, there are seven weekly Frankfurt am Main Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your FRA to ADD flight.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Addis Ababa (and then exploring more of Ethiopia!) is a snap with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.
Ethiopian Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 65.0% of its services arriving as planned, Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering FRA to ADD flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between FRA and ADD include:
Istanbul Airport
Jeddah Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight is $520. A return plane ticket right now is $835. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FRA to ADD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Addis Ababa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to FRA:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Addis Ababa Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Addis Ababa. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Addis Ababa in March.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Addis Ababa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to ADD in November if you'd rather travel during 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 discovered once you've seen the sights of Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.
Any trip through Ethiopia should include a visit to Nazrēt. Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa.