Nairobi, KenyaAddis Ababa, Ethiopia

Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Nonstop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) take about 1h 57m (1,164 km). Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $392 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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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.

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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Explore the vibrant skyline of Nairobi with its modern skyscrapers under an overcast sky. — lounges at Nairobi Airport

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Airlines flying Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Carriers on NBO–ADD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Kenya Airwaysnonstop fare seen✈ Ethiopian Airlinesnonstop fare seen

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 — Nairobi to Addis Ababa flights

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

A nonstop flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) takes about 1h 57m, covering 1,164 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Nairobi from Addis Ababa by air?

The great-circle distance between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 1,164 km (723 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NBO–ADD route include Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NBO–ADD was $392 USD with Kenya Airways (nonstop), departing 5 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

Do I need a visa to travel from Kenya 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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