Travelling from Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Bangkok. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) leaving from here.
The average duration of a direct Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight is 8 hours 35 minutes.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is four hours behind Bangkok.
You can pick from 7 direct services every week between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). This is the most popular route, with Ethiopian Airlines offering a 12:55am departure from BKK to ADD.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Bangkok to ADD.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Take the express route from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Direct flights from Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) can be booked from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with Ethiopian Airlines. This top carrier operates services from BKK.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Ethiopian Airlines between BKK and ADD.
Ethiopian Airlines takes the top spot for on-time performance. A dependable 82.26% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Bangkok to ADD departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
Of the departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and ADD:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
DMK is about 24 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to ADD flight:
60% of flights out of Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near ADD and turn in quicker:
For the best deal, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
From Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, central Addis Ababa is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Currently, RM1,479 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,049. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Bangkok to ADD, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
February is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Bangkok to ADD plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
November has temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Addis Ababa
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Addis Ababa:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. National Museum of Ethiopia, Holy Trinity Cathedral and Addis Ababa Ethnographic Museum are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Addis Ababa itinerary.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Ethiopia just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres southwest of Addis Ababa, a trip to Jimma will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Jimma Museum, Aba Jifar Palace and Masaraa Abbaa Jifaar.