Flying from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Cairo Airport.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo one hour behind Addis Ababa.
There are 16 Addis Ababa Airport to Cairo Airport flights each week to choose from.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ADD to CAI flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Cairo Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Cairo (and then other parts of Egypt) is a snap. You can fly nonstop with:
Ethiopian Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 65.0% of its services landing as planned, EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier operating ADD to CAI flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Addis Ababa Airport to Cairo Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ADD and CAI:
Jeddah Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Madinah Airport
Handy information about Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
60% of flights that depart Addis Ababa Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near ADD. Whether you have an early flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Cairo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel close to CAI if you're catching a late Addis Ababa Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and find adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cairo Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Cairo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Cairo in March.
Book your flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you want to visit Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ADD to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If you're ready to explore another side of Egypt, head for Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are highlights.
