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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.

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.

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.

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.

2 airlines operate flights between Addis Ababa and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ethiopian Air
• Kenya Airways

Flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $545 round-trip, compared to $686 via a layover through Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA).

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Connecting flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

• Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 25% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 8%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $514 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $555: a $41 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:15 am and lands at 12:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 1:50 am.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $547. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 2h 15m, covering 723 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $489 to $2,357. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $385, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 26m, compared with 21h 41m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autounion Car Rental
• Hertz
• Right Cars
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from $497 to $626, with an average of $547 over the past 12 months. Anything below $497 counts as a good deal.