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Cheap Flight Deals from Addis Ababa to Nairobi (ADD-NBO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:20 am - 12:30 pmADD-NBO
2h 10mnonstop
7:20 am - 9:20 amNBO-ADD
2h 00mnonstop
$479Kenya Airways
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Sat, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 19
11:15 pm - 1:20 amADD-NBO
2h 05mnonstop
6:00 pm - 8:00 pmNBO-ADD
2h 00mnonstop
$486Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 2
11:15 pm - 1:20 amADD-NBO
2h 05mnonstop
6:00 pm - 8:00 pmNBO-ADD
2h 00mnonstop
$494Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 25
8:00 pm - 10:10 pmADD-NBO
2h 10mnonstop
11:55 pm - 1:55 amNBO-ADD
2h 00mnonstop
$495Kenya Airways
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Thu, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 8
4:05 am - 3:30 amADD-NBO
23h 25m1 stop
4:20 am - 3:05 amNBO-ADD
22h 45m1 stop
$656Egyptair
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Wed, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 3
5:10 am - 4:55 amADD-NBO
23h 45m1 stop
5:55 am - 3:10 amNBO-ADD
21h 15m1 stop
$666Egyptair
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Wed, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 16
12:40 am - 1:40 amADD-NBO
25h 00m1 stop
4:35 am - 11:45 pmNBO-ADD
19h 10m1 stop
$757Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 30
1:30 am - 3:35 amADD-NBO
26h 05m1 stop
5:00 am - 11:45 pmNBO-ADD
18h 45m1 stop
$765Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 31
1:10 am - 6:55 amADD-NBO
29h 45m1 stop
6:10 pm - 11:50 pmNBO-ADD
29h 40m1 stop
$785Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 29
1:10 am - 11:50 pmADD-NBO
22h 40m1 stop
6:10 pm - 12:10 amNBO-ADD
30h 00m1 stop
$868Qatar Airways
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Wed, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 8

Flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

The average price of all flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nairobi on a Thursday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Addis Ababa, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is July, where tickets cost $336 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and December, where the average cost of tickets is $537 and $519 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $710 on average

How far in advance should I book a flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 64 days before departure.

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Low season

May

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$320
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Addis Ababa to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Addis Ababa to Nairobi flights

  • What is the luggage allowance on Ethiopian Air flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

    The luggage allowance on Ethiopian Airlines flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi varies depending on the booking class. Economy class passengers are allowed a maximum of 1 piece of checked luggage not exceeding 50 lbs while Business class passengers are allowed a maximum of 2 bags not exceeding 70 lbs each. First class passengers are allowed a maximum of 3 bags not exceeding 70 lbs each.

  • What services does RwandAir offer for passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

    RwandAir provides assistance to passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi. The airline staff assists passengers with reduced mobility to board and deplane flights as well as with aspects such as stowing personal items and taking them out, accessing meals and drinks, or using the restroom during the flight.

  • How do I get from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to the city center?

    Taxis are readily available at NBO and can be found at designated taxi ranks. The travel time is around 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. The airport is also connected to the city center via the Nairobi Commuter Rail service, which operates from the airport to the city center and other destinations in the Nairobi metropolitan area. In addition, several car rental companies are available at the airport for those who prefer to drive themselves.

  • What services does Kenya Airways offer to economy passengers on flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

    Kenya Airways provides various services to economy passengers during their flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi. Passengers can enjoy a variety of films, TV shows, and music through the in-flight entertainment system, which includes personal seat-back screens and headphones. Economy passengers on Kenya Airways flights also receive complimentary meals and drinks provided by the airline's catering services.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $320 for a one-way ticket and $479 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Addis Ababa and Nairobi?

    A passport is required to fly from Addis Ababa to Nairobi.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

    Only flydubai offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Addis Ababa to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Addis Ababa to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Addis Ababa and Nairobi, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

    There are nonstop flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi, Ethiopian Air or Kenya Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of $504 and an overall rating of 7.3, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $486 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Addis Ababa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Addis Ababa with another airline. Booking your flights between Addis Ababa and NBO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Addis Ababa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $362 or less one-way and $484 or less round-trip.
  • Passengers who choose connecting flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO) can expect layovers in various cities including Doha (DOH), Jeddah (JED), Istanbul (IST), Riyadh (RUH), Frankfurt (FRA), and Cairo (CAI).
  • Qatar Airways provides several services for families traveling with kids on flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO) to make their journey more comfortable and enjoyable. Families with young children can board the flight early to give them more time to settle in and prepare for takeoff and the airline has special seats and bassinets that can be requested for babies.
  • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is the main hub for Ethiopian Airlines. Passengers flying with Ethiopian Airlines from Addis Ababa to Nairobi can relax in the airline's lounges including Cloud Nine Lounge and Sheba Lounge. These lounges offer a variety of amenities and services for eligible passengers.
  • EgyptAir has been upgrading its fleet with more fuel-efficient aircraft. These newer models are designed to use less fuel, emit fewer greenhouse gases, and produce less noise compared to older planes including for flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO).
  • Pets such as dogs, cats, and small birds can travel in the cabin with Turkish Airlines on flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO) as long as the combined weight of the pet and the crate does not exceed a limit of 22 lbs.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

Find which airlines fly direct from Addis Ababa Bole Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Addis Ababa Bole to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +11 more

ANA, ASKY, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +9 more

ANA, ASKY, +10 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +9 more

ANA, ASKY, +10 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +11 more

ANA, ASKY, +12 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +11 more

ANA, ASKY, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +9 more

ANA, ASKY, +10 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +9 more

ANA, ASKY, +10 more

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Nonstop returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Addis Ababa Bole

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +11 more

ANA, ASKY, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +10 more

ANA, ASKY, +11 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +10 more

ANA, ASKY, +11 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +10 more

ANA, ASKY, +11 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +11 more

ANA, ASKY, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +10 more

ANA, ASKY, +11 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +10 more

ANA, ASKY, +11 more

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Top airlines flying from Addis Ababa to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Addis Ababa to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Addis Ababa to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 775 reviews
7.0Food
7.3Boarding
6.7Entertainment
7.6Crew
7.2Comfort
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The boarding area was too small with only one agent checking passengers into their standing bus

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2024LFW - LOS
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The boarding area was too small with only one agent checking passengers into their standing bus

1. They messed up my baby food order. 2. They messed up my confirmed seats. 3. The screen on my seat was not working at all. So, it’s a horrible experience

The experience was amazing! Many thanks to the pilot who informed us that we were passing mt Kilimanjaro and we had the chance to see it !

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

Very bad, flying business but have no benefit of it. the crew was rude and I was not offered any food at all. I called them 3 times but none of them came. I was sick at that time and none of them helped me. an hour before landing they came to offer me food. it was too late because my stomach was already very painful and I was vomiting. I nearly can’t walk to immigration. I was forced to cancel my connecting flight and had to stay overnight in stockholm to recover my health.

The cabin crew members were so exceptionally good. They were always respectful to us the passengers and were professional. I also enjoyed the meals.

Bathrooms were absolutely atrocious. Absolutely third world. Unusable. From non-flushing toilets to poor maintenance - missing toilet paper, dirty with mess, etc. Horrifying. Does Ethiopian Airways expect customers to clean the bathroom before use. For sure inconsiderate passengers don't do anything to clear/clean after use.

Boarding was mayhem. Entertainment system wasn't operational. Food was poor. It was like flying in the 1990's. For the price of the ticket, this was not value for money. It felt much more like an extreme discount airline.

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

I was a good, but long trip. The airline did a good job. I would use them again.

We were delayed about 5 hours each way from JFK to Nairobi. On the way out, we sat on the tarmac for 5 hours making for almost 20 hours on the plane. And the seats are so uncomfortable. My bottom has never been so sore on a long flight before. Bring a pad if you can. On the return, we were delayed 5 hours in the airport. It was reported as a 3 hour delay on the board and website but at the gate it was 5 hours. So, we waited with 3 kids in the airport when we could have been at the hotel resting instead. The flight was completely full probably due to the cancelled flight the night before. I wonder if the airline is in such shambles because of their possible impending bankruptcy. The staff were pleasant and the vegan meals we requested were impressive for an airplane tv dinner style tray.

Service was good, but I lost my baggage. There should be more accountability to passengers, and more concern to help find lost baggage.

Was too pissed about my luggage not being with me even though they assured me at the gate it was to recall any other problems. Planes on the inside are in terrible shape. Thank goodness the engines seem to run okay.

Terrible. Flew from Rwanda to Nairobi for transfer then on to Madagascar. Kenya Airways does not like to park at a gate. They park on the outskirts requiring a bus shuttle. That part is okay, but the bus drops you off outside of security. If I did not skip to the front of the line with my remaining half hour connection, I would have missed my flight. Complete security check plus taking off of shoes had to be completed (again). I made it to Madagascar, but my checked bag decided to take a trip to Dubai. I know tag on luggage was to Madagascar. No one can figure out how it made it to Dubai, except for incompetence. Even though I knew it was in Dubai, they would not allow a tracking to be done until Kenya Airways had the opportunity to get it on the next flight to Madagascar. Did not happen of course! I took 3 flights with Kenya Airways during this journey. Everyone of them had something go wrong. Please look elsewhere for another airline which I will be doing in the future.

Terrible. 6 hours late and zero urgency after the fact. Took over an hour to board and then an hour plus on the runway.

Seats were great. Business class service has been cut entirely, not even a water handed out

Excellent crew. Three problems need to be taken care of: 1. Lack of wi-fi during the flight. This prevents busy traveller's from working while onboard. 2. Why there were two very-slow security check points was more punishment that necessary. Went through thorough security at transit area, the an even slower one at Gare 19!!!! Why passports needed to be checked st least 5 times by 5 different people makes no sense. Additionally, passengers were crammed like sardines in a boarding area with no charging ports that work!! This was a boarding nightmare. 3. During my flight (seat 27C) the headset socket did not work. Watched one movie, but very difficult because of that. Had to keep my fingers on the socket for it to work!

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone. 15 hours without WiFi!!!

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone.

Staff and service on board is always exemplary. Food however could be better.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Addis Ababa to Nairobi found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/9Wed
1 stopEgyptair
23h 45mADD-NBO
$320
10/23Wed
1 stopEgyptair
23h 45mADD-NBO
$326
9/26Thu
nonstopKenya Airways
2h 10mADD-NBO
$351
10/23Wed
nonstopEthiopian Air
2h 25mADD-NBO
$368
10/19Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 40mADD-NBO
$409
9/25Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 40mADD-NBO
$439
2/3Mon
2 stops
33h 30mADD-NBO
$518
2/2Sun
2 stops
31h 35mADD-NBO
$550
10/4Fri
3 stopsEthiopian Air
33h 05mADD-NBO
$779
10/24Thu
nonstopKenya Airways
2h 10mADD-NBO
$829

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Last minute flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/17Tue
nonstopKenya Airways
2h 10mADD-NBO
9/21Sat
nonstopKenya Airways
2h 00mNBO-ADD
$479
9/17Tue
nonstopEthiopian Air
2h 05mADD-NBO
9/21Sat
nonstopEthiopian Air
2h 00mNBO-ADD
$494
9/13Fri
nonstopEthiopian Air
2h 05mADD-NBO
12/13Fri
nonstopEthiopian Air
2h 00mNBO-ADD
$574
9/13Fri
nonstopEthiopian Air
2h 05mADD-NBO
12/13Fri
nonstopEthiopian Air
2h 00mNBO-ADD
$575
9/17Tue
multi-stop
5h 15mADD-NBO
9/21Sat
multi-stop
6h 30mNBO-ADD
$646
9/17Tue
nonstop
2h 10mADD-NBO
9/21Sat
multi-stop
6h 30mNBO-ADD
$702
9/16Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
29h 45mADD-NBO
9/20Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 30mNBO-ADD
$955
9/13Fri
multi-stopRwandAir
11h 35mADD-NBO
12/13Fri
multi-stopRwandAir
9h 10mNBO-ADD
$1,086
9/13Fri
nonstopASKY
2h 25mADD-NBO
12/13Fri
multi-stopASKY
12h 35mNBO-ADD
$1,139
9/13Fri
nonstopASKY
2h 25mADD-NBO
12/13Fri
multi-stopASKY
12h 35mNBO-ADD
$1,141

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