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One choice that is quite popular with travelers to this airport is to take the Midbus Taxi line Tx127, which can take passengers from the airport to the downtown area in 15 minutes. For those that would prefer to travel by a standard taxi, the travel time is going to be around 9 minutes.

It is a requirement that you have a visa to travel to Ethiopia. The best way to get your visa before traveling to Ethiopia is to get an e-visa that you can obtain through the website of the government of Ethiopia. Be sure to obtain your visa before your flight, as you may be denied entry into the country without a visa.

There are three different hotels that have a location adjacent to the airport property, and each offers free shuttle service from the airport to their property upon request. These properties are the Bole Skygate Hotel, the Hotel Lobelia, and the Jupiter International Hotel.

There is only one major rental car company that operates at this airport, and you will find their customer service desk near the tour operator and travel agency booths you will find in the arrivals hall of the airport.

Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Addis Ababa flights:

• Ethiopian Air: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Ethiopian Air operates flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Addis Ababa.

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Addis Ababa usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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
• United Airlines: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Addis Ababa:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $983 round-trip via Istanbul (IST), compared to $1,380 for nonstop.

The Airbus A350-1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Addis Ababa most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Lome (LFW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 6% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Addis Ababa route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,191 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,459, a difference of $268. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Addis Ababa flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Addis Ababa:

• Earliest: departs at 10:00 am and lands at 11:15 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 12:15 am.

The flight takes about 13h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% below the route average of $1,314. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Addis Ababa takes 13h 15m, covering 7,179 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.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Addis Ababa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $598, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lome (LFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 24m, compared with 19h 46m via Istanbul (IST) and 20h 47m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (Eastern Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Addis Ababa range from $1,117 to $1,610, with an average of $1,314 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,117 counts as a good deal.