Travelling from Entebbe Airport (EBB) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Entebbe Airport to Addis Ababa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Entebbe and Addis Ababa share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Every week, there are 28 Entebbe Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, take the 02:45 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 18:45 with Ethiopian Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your EBB to ADD flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Entebbe Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates EBB to ADD flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Entebbe Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. These are the top stopovers between EBB and ADD:
Hamad International Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Kigali Airport
Handy information about Entebbe Airport (EBB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Entebbe Airport, 65% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Entebbe Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Entebbe. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near EBB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Entebbe Airport to Addis Ababa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Entebbe Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Go beyond Addis Ababa and explore places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Addis Ababa Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Booking your vehicle from Addis Ababa Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Entebbe Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Addis Ababa. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Entebbe Airport to Addis Ababa Airport for March if you'd like to go to Addis Ababa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from EBB to ADD in November if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia you should also see. Around 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a visit to Dire Dawa will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.
Next stop? Set out for Nazrēt. It's roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa and boasts highlights including Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.
