DessieAddis Ababa, Ethiopia

Flights from Dessie to Addis Ababa

Flying time from Dessie (DSE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) is about 49m (258 km).

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Photo of Addis Ababa: A. Davey from Where I Live Now: Pacific Northwest, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Addis Ababa

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

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Airport transfer

ADD → Addis Ababa, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Airlines flying Dessie to Addis Ababa

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Best time to fly to Addis Ababa

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Ethiopia is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Dessie to Addis Ababa flights

How long is the flight from Dessie to Addis Ababa?

Dessie (DSE) and Addis Ababa (ADD) are 258 km apart, about 49m of flying time. We have not seen a nonstop fare on this pair, so expect to connect, which adds to the total journey time.

How far is Dessie from Addis Ababa by air?

The great-circle distance between Kombolcha Airport and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 258 km (160 miles), a short-haul route.

Do I need a visa to travel from Dessie to Ethiopia?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Ethiopia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?

Ethiopia is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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