Travelling from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Harare.
To ensure you catch your HRE to ADD flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Ethiopian Airlines is your gateway to discovering Addis Ababa (and maybe even some other great parts of Ethiopia!). Check out the direct flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers HRE to ADD flights, with 70.59% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from RG Mugabe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HRE and ADD:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
Lilongwe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
ج.م. 21,792 is the best price for a one-way RG Mugabe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 26,425. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HRE to ADD, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HRE to ADD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Handy information about RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of RG Mugabe International Airport, data shows 78.56% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to RG Mugabe International Airport from central Harare, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near HRE. Whether you've booked an early flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a RG Mugabe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion to explore parts of Addis Ababa that most tourists miss.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to the centre of 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 RG Mugabe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HRE to ADD in November. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Ethiopia you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a trip to Dire Dawa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
Nazrēt is another must-experience destination in Ethiopia and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. No trip is complete without seeing Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
