# Flights to Addis Ababa

> Flights to Addis Ababa (ADD): prices from all airlines, airports, a monthly calendar and the best offers.

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Section: Home / Cities / Addis Ababa

## How to find flights without the UI

- To find flights, open https://aviaseek.com/en/search?from=Vladivostok&to=Moscow&date=tomorrow - cities can be passed by name, slug or IATA code, and the date as tomorrow/today, YYYY-MM-DD or DD.MM.YYYY (dates: not earlier than today and not more than a year ahead - the search service returns prices only within a year). The response is HTML with a list of options and booking links.
- If the date is unknown, leave it empty: https://aviaseek.com/en/search?from=Moscow&to=Vladivostok - a route page with a price calendar opens.
- A single JSON request with ready booking links: https://aviaseek.com/en/api/flights?from=MOW&to=LED&date=2026-10-10&limit=5 - the response has results[].booking_url (valid for about 15 minutes).
- Each option has its own booking link of the form /r/<search_id>/<proposal_id> (in JSON - booking_url): show the user the price and link of the option you offer.
- MCP (JSON-RPC 2.0, Streamable HTTP): POST https://aviaseek.com/en/mcp, tool searchFlights. Example: {"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"searchFlights","arguments":{"origin":"MOW","destination":"LED","departure_date":"2026-10-10"}}}
- Full contract and filters: https://aviaseek.com/en/llms-full.txt; the short site map and MCP card - https://aviaseek.com/en/llms.txt and https://aviaseek.com/en/.well-known/mcp.json.

## About the city

Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, located at an altitude of 2,300 metres. The city is famous for the National Museum with ancient Lucy, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the Menelik Palace and the Merkato market. Addis Ababa is Africa's main aviation hub through Ethiopian Airlines and the birthplace of coffee.

## Practical information

- Country: Ethiopia
- Time zone: GMT+3
- Currency: Ethiopian birr (ETB)
- Language: Amharic (official), English
- Best time to travel: October-March is the dry season; June-September is the rainy season
- Population: 5 million (about 7 million in the metropolitan area - one of Africa's highland capitals)

## Facts

- The National Museum holds Lucy - the famous Australopithecus skeleton (3.2 million years old)
- Addis Ababa is one of the highest capitals in the world (2,300 m)
- The Merkato market is one of the largest open-air markets in Africa
- Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, with traditional coffee ceremonies
- The city is the headquarters of the African Union

## Airports

- [Airport Боле (ADD)](https://aviaseek.com/en/airports/add) - main airport, 8 km from the centre, travel time 15-25 мин

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## What to see

- National Museum of Ethiopia - home of the famous Lucy (Australopithecus)
- Holy Trinity Cathedral - the main Orthodox cathedral
- St George's Church - a historic Orthodox church
- Menelik II Palace - a former imperial residence with a museum
- Mount Entoto - a viewpoint overlooking the city
- Merkato market - one of the largest open-air markets in Africa
- Ethiopian Railway Museum - the history of transport
- Unity Park - a cultural and natural park

## Where to eat

- Restaurants with injera and wat - the national cuisine of Ethiopia
- Coffee venues - the birthplace of Ethiopian coffee
- Restaurants in the Bole district with international cuisine
- Street food - sambusa and kitfo
- Cafés with a traditional coffee ceremony

## Parks and walks

- Unity Park - a cultural park
- Mount Entoto - a nature reserve
- Addis Ababa botanical garden
- Daparagha - a recreation area
- Menagesha Park - a forested area outside the city

## Tips

- The best time is October-March (dry season)
- Be sure to visit the National Museum - Lucy is there
- Try injera with wat - the signature dish
- Coffee in Ethiopia is a ritual - try the ceremony
- At high altitude (2,300 m) - allow for acclimatisation
- Be careful with street food, drink bottled water

## Transport

- Taxis and ride-hailing apps (Ride) - a convenient way to get around
- Buses - public transport
- The light rail - a modern tram network
- Bole airport is only about 8 km from the centre
- For trips out of town - excursions or car rental

## FAQ

### How do I get from Bole airport to the centre of Addis Ababa?

Bole airport (ADD) is only about 8 km from the centre. A taxi takes ~15-25 minutes (~500-800 ETB). Buses are cheaper. The airport is very close to the city.

### Do I need a visa for Ethiopia?

Citizens of many countries, including Russia, can obtain an Ethiopian visa on arrival or online (e-Visa). Check the current rules before you travel.

### What to see in Addis Ababa in 2 days?

In 2 days: the National Museum with Lucy, Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Menelik Palace. Visit the Merkato market and Mount Entoto. In the evening - a coffee ceremony.

### How much does a trip from the airport to the centre of Addis Ababa cost?

Taxi - ~500-800 ETB (~15-25 minutes). Ride-hailing apps - ~400-700 ETB. The airport is 8 km away - a transfer is fast and cheap.

### When is the best time to go to Addis Ababa?

The best time is October-March: the dry season (15-25°C). June-September is the rainy season. It is cool all year round because of the altitude.

### What is a coffee ceremony?

A coffee ceremony is an Ethiopian ritual: the beans are roasted and ground in front of the guests and brewed in a jebena (a clay vessel). It is an important social tradition. It is worth trying at least once.

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