2
Airlines
28×
Per week
$394
From (live)
2h
Nonstop
Nairobi (NBO) → Addis Ababa (ADD)
Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International
DISTANCE
1 257 km
Addis Ababa
Bole International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 3weeks
↓ down 30%Lowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
When are fares cheapest?
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🇪🇹Ethiopian Airlines
ET
- Frequency
- 28× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- ✓
🇰🇪Kenya Airways
KQ
- Frequency
- 28× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
Flights Nairobi -> Addis Ababa (NBO-ADD) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Nairobi to Addis Ababa connects Kenya with Ethiopia, the two main aviation centres of East Africa, with around 28 flights a week — four a day. The route carries business travellers, traders and a large share of passengers connecting onward across the continent and beyond. Block time is about two hours.
Airlines on this route
Two carriers fly NBO-ADD: Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways, both full-service with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. Both feed wide onward networks from their hubs, making the route a key link in the East African network.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | 23 kg | Star Alliance |
| Kenya Airways (KQ) | 23 kg | SkyTeam |
USD fares — NBO-ADD
NBO-ADD fares stay moderate for most of the year, helped by the short distance and high frequency, and rise around the December holidays. Two to four weeks of lead time usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.
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About Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, a high-altitude city that is the seat of the African Union. For travellers from Nairobi it is a business destination and a major hub for onward connections across Africa, Europe, the Gulf and Asia.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Nairobi to Addis Ababa? Direct NBO-ADD flights are operated by Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the NBO-ADD flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 2.0 hours. The NBO-ADD route runs roughly 28 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a NBO-ADD flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $400-900 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.
What is the checked baggage allowance on NBO-ADD? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
What currency is used in Addis Ababa? Addis Ababa uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
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