Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Addis Ababa is three hours ahead of Manchester and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MAN to ADD flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAN and ADD:
Frankfurt Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
$390 is the best price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $851. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAN to ADD, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Manchester Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
59.39% of flights that depart Manchester Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MAN. Whether you have an early flight from Manchester Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Manchester Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Start your adventure sooner with an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion to explore parts of Addis Ababa that most tourists miss.
Reserving your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Addis Ababa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAN to ADD in November if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 after you've seen Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Ethiopia, head for Nazrēt, about 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque are among its highlights.