Flying from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Asmara International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Asmara.
Flights from ASM to ADD start at 04:25 — the earliest with Ethiopian Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:35 with Ethiopian Airlines. In total, you can choose from 50 weekly Asmara International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ASM to ADD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Asmara International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Asmara International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the ASM to ADD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Asmara International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight is ج.م. 18,225. A round-trip ticket right now is ج.م. 36,016. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ASM to ADD.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Asmara International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ASM to ADD.
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Handy information about Asmara International Airport (ASM)
Of all flights departing from Asmara International Airport, 55.45% land on time at their destination.
Asmara International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Asmara. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you want somewhere to stay before your flight from Asmara International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, check out Crystal Hotel. It's a quick drive from ASM.
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Asmara International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Go beyond Addis Ababa and check out places that don't make every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car from Green Motion.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to central Addis Ababa has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The quietest month for a flight from Asmara International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Asmara International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 25ºC.
November has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ASM to ADD sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've seen Addis Ababa, now it's time to explore other parts of Ethiopia. Journey around 354 kilometres east to Dire Dawa to tick off its must-visit sights. From ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain to Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Nazrēt is another essential stop in Ethiopia and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. No journey is complete without seeing Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
