Travelling from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Awassa Airport (AWA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Awassa Airport.
Every week, there are 21 Addis Ababa Airport to Awassa Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, opt for the 07:05 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:30 with Ethiopian Airlines.
Your ADD to AWA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Awassa (and then discovering more of Ethiopia!) is easy with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Awassa Airport.
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates ADD to AWA flights, with 66.67% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Awassa Airport (AWA)
At the moment, RM274 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Addis Ababa Airport to Awassa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM543. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book three months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ADD to AWA.
The cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Awassa Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ADD to AWA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Awassa Airport.
Handy information about Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
60% of flights that depart Addis Ababa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Addis Ababa Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ADD? If you've booked an early flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Awassa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Awassa Airport (AWA)
Get off your Addis Ababa Airport to Awassa Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a convenient option within easy reach of AWA, check out Heron Hotel.
When to fly to Awassa Airport (AWA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Awassa Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Awassa in March.
The warmest month in Awassa is March, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Awassa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
November has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ADD to AWA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've seen Awassa, now it's time to discover more of Ethiopia. Travel around 225 kilometres north to Addis Ababa to check off its popular sights. From National Museum of Ethiopia to Holy Trinity Cathedral and Addis Ababa Ethnographic Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of Ethiopia, head for Dire Dawa, about 467 kilometres north-east of Awassa. Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave are among its highlights.
