Flying from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
Milan's main base, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
6 hours 40 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Milan. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa.
You can choose from 7 direct services every week between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). This is the most popular route, with Ethiopian Airlines offering a 10:55pm departure from MXP to ADD.
Your flight from Milan to ADD won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Fly without interruptions from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Direct flights from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) operate from here.
Book your direct flight from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular carrier offers services from MXP.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Ethiopian Airlines from MXP to ADD.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier. An exceptional 91.67% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Milan to ADD that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MXP and ADD include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The journey from central Milan to MXP takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Milan Malpensa Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
76% of flights leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Milan Bergamo Airport:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
BGY is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Milan to ADD flight? Unwind in a hotel near Milan Bergamo Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Booking a plane ticket from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices on top of cheaper fares. When leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on your way to ADD:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The journey time to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 30 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 20 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
With 84% of its departing flights arriving when they should, LIN is a reliable starting point for any trip.
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ADD:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Central Addis Ababa is around 10 kilometres from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is ج.م. 17,210. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 30,317. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from Milan to ADD, book your plane ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Milan to ADD.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). July is when most people visit Addis Ababa. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in February.
Book a Milan to ADD plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Addis Ababa to range from 9ºC to 25ºC.
November sees temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Addis Ababa
Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Addis Ababa:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Addis Ababa when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for National Museum of Ethiopia followed by Holy Trinity Cathedral and Addis Ababa Ethnographic Museum.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres southwest of Addis Ababa, a trip to Jimma will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Jimma Museum, Aba Jifar Palace and Masaraa Abbaa Jifaar.
