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From flights departing on Mon, 26 Oct 2026.
Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.
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Air distance is about 1,164 km. 6 airlines operate this route.
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| Fastest flight duration | 2h 5m · Ethiopian Airlines S C |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 00:20 · Lufthansa |
| Last departure of the day | 23:35 · Ethiopian Airlines S C |
| Flight options found | 11 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 3 |
| Airport codes | Addis Ababa–ADD, Nairobi–NBO |
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The search for Mon, 26 Oct found 11 flight options, 3 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 00:20 and the last around 23:35. The fastest flight takes about 2h 5m.
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ETB 60,388, Night from ETB 75,852, Evening from ETB 130,938. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Addis Ababa spreads across a high plateau, so even a short walk can feel different from one at sea level. The National Museum introduces Ethiopia’s archaeological record, while the Ethnological Museum sits within the former imperial palace grounds. Mercato and Shiro Meda offer contrasting market visits, and Entoto gives wider views over the capital. Travellers from India often arrive on flights that connect onward across Africa, but the city deserves a planned stop rather than only an airport transfer.
Bole is convenient for an airport-focused overnight stay, while Piazza places the older central streets closer. The National Museum and the Ethnological Museum need separate visits, with the latter situated within former palace grounds. Mercato is a large trading district, not a compact museum forecourt, so it deserves a planned route rather than a quick stop with airport luggage.
Entoto is above the city and makes a distinct uphill excursion. A first day after arrival can instead stay with the museum district before adding higher viewpoints. Shiro Meda is a useful focus for textiles and fits a different shopping purpose from Mercato’s broader trading activity. If an Ethiopian Airlines connection includes hotel accommodation, use the carrier’s actual transfer arrangement rather than booking an unrelated city ride. Bole’s international and domestic operations can require different departure formalities, making the onward flight type important for the return. The city’s altitude also makes a museum-led first day a gentler introduction than immediately combining long market walks with an Entoto excursion.
October to February, roughly 9–24°C, for generally drier walks.
By Air: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is about 6 km from central districts; a road transfer often takes 20–45 minutes. Taxis and hotel vehicles serve the airport.
By Rail: The Addis Ababa light rail serves city corridors, though an airport transfer still needs a road connection.
By Road: City buses, taxis and hired cars connect Bole with central districts; intercity buses leave from city terminals.
See archaeological exhibits at the National Museum of Ethiopia.
Explore the Ethnological Museum grounds.
Browse textiles at Shiro Meda.
Take in city views from Entoto Park.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Terminal 2 handles international flights, including Ethiopian Airlines services to and from India. Terminal 1 serves domestic flights, so a connection within Ethiopia may require a terminal change.
Nairobi offers a rare pairing of city museums and wildlife. Nairobi National Park lies close to the urban edge, while the National Museum introduces the country through natural and cultural collections. Central markets and neighbourhood cafés add a different day. Travellers from India often use the city before a safari or a meeting, but a short stay still needs careful road planning. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is southeast of the centre, and traffic can change the transfer time sharply.
Select a Nairobi base around the main purpose of the visit. A central hotel works for the National Museum and business in the core, while Karen is more useful for attractions on the southwestern side. A safari operator’s pickup point matters as much as the hotel’s straight-line distance from the airport. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport are separate facilities, and some onward safari flights use Wilson, requiring a road transfer rather than an airside connection.
Nairobi National Park is a wildlife outing with its own entry arrangements and vehicle planning; it cannot be treated like a city garden reached between meetings. Reserve a distinct block for it and avoid combining a game drive with a tightly timed departure from the international airport. The National Museum offers a different introduction to Kenya through its collections and can anchor an indoor half-day. Markets and central streets fit better around that museum visit than around a cross-city airport transfer. If staying in Karen, group southwestern attractions together before returning to the hotel. For an onward safari, confirm which Nairobi airport appears on the domestic ticket, the operator’s baggage allowance and the pickup location. This prevents a short city stay from becoming a sequence of unnecessary drives between the two airports and opposite hotel districts.
June to September or January to February, about 12–27°C, for generally drier outings.
By Air: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is about 15–18 km southeast of central Nairobi; road travel can take about 25–60 minutes. Taxis, booked cars, buses and hotel shuttles serve arrivals.
By Rail: Nairobi Central station links with the Madaraka Express service via Nairobi Terminus; check transfer arrangements.
By Road: The Nairobi Expressway and Mombasa Road lead from the airport; intercity buses depart from city terminals.
Arrange a wildlife drive in Nairobi National Park.
Explore the National Museum collections.
Walk marked trails in Karura Forest.
Visit the Giraffe Centre on a planned outing.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Kenya Airways uses Terminal 1A for most flights. During renovation work from September 2026, some of its flights and Precision Air services moved to Terminal 1C, so check the operating airline’s terminal on a codeshare booking.
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There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Addis Ababa to Nairobi dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Monday at ETB 60,388. This can change from week to week.
The direct air distance between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Nairobi (NBO) is about 1,164 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Yes. 3 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Addis Ababa to Nairobi. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
South African Airways is listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
The quickest non-stop Addis Ababa to Nairobi flight on this page takes about 2h 5m. Non-stop flights here take between 2h 5m and 2h 25m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs), 1 Pieces and 2 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
The lowest Addis Ababa to Nairobi fare on this page is ETB 60,388. Fares on the same dates run up to ETB 717,550, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 00:20 and the last around 23:35, local time at Addis Ababa. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 1,163.61 km.
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| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | ETB 60,388 | 26/10/2026 | Kenya Airways | 10:20 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | ETB 59,181 | 07/11/2026 | Kenya Airways | 10:20 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | ETB 57,368 | 06/01/2027 | Kenya Airways | 10:20 |
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The aerial distance between Addis Ababa and Nairobi is about 1,164 KM. In these results, journey times range from 2h 5m to 29h 5m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
The search for these dates returned 11 flight options, 3 of them non-stop. The first departure from Addis Ababa is at 00:20 and the last is at 23:35. Flights leave from Bole and land at Jomo Kenyatta International.
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Addis Ababa to Nairobi |
| Aerial Distance | 1,164 KM |
| Flight Duration | 2h 5m - 29h 5m |
| Airport Codes | Addis Ababa - ADD, Nairobi - NBO |
| Total Flights Available | 11 flights3 direct8 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 00:20 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 23:35 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 2 flights0 direct2 with layovers |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 5 flights2 direct3 with layovers |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | No flights in this time slot |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | No flights in this time slot |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 4 flights1 direct3 with layovers |
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