Cheapest airlines flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Nairobi to Addis Ababa according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$388, and round-trip direct flights start at US$487.

Displayed flight fares from Nairobi to Addis Ababa are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Nairobi to Addis Ababa Flight Details

The distance between Nairobi and Addis Ababa is about 1,163.21 km. The average flying time from Nairobi to Addis Ababa is around 2 hours 6 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$388
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$487
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,163.21 km
Average flight time2 hours 6 minutes
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Nairobi–Addis Ababa route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa is May, with an average price of US$426; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to US$570.

US$570
US$498
US$426
US$354
    Cheapest
  • US$484
    Jun
  • US$487
    Jul
  • US$570
    Aug
  • US$496
    Sep
  • US$472
    Oct
  • US$470
    Nov
  • US$493
    Dec
  • US$487
    Jan
  • US$466
    Feb
  • US$484
    Mar
  • US$533
    Apr
  • US$426
    May

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

The average price of round-trip flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa are found during May, with an average price of US$641. Conversely, the highest prices are found during September, with an average price of up to US$874.

US$874
US$758
US$641
US$525
    Cheapest
  • US$680
    Jun
  • US$781
    Jul
  • US$831
    Aug
  • US$874
    Sep
  • US$684
    Oct
  • US$689
    Nov
  • US$678
    Dec
  • US$695
    Jan
  • US$659
    Feb
  • US$683
    Mar
  • US$747
    Apr
  • US$641
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa (NBO-ADD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ethiopian Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$388 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NBO to ADD on Tue, Aug 11), while Kenya Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$487 departing on Fri, Jun 26 and returning on Mon, Jun 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa with the following airlines, including: Ethiopian Airlines Kenya Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 6 minutes to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 18 flight per week flying from Nairobi to Addis Ababa. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Ethiopian Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- ET319 (17:41)
  • To find best deals on flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Aug 11, with one-way flights priced at just US$388.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Addis Ababa travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa on June 22, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at US$372.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Addis Ababa, with Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (NBO-ADD) is by far the most common option on this route: Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD).
  • The time difference between Addis Ababa and Nairobi is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, EgyptAir provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, with fares starting at US$471.

US$246
US$471
US$697
US$922
US$1,147
EgyptAir
US$471
EgyptAir
Qatar Airways
US$535
Qatar Airways
Ethiopian Airlines
US$555
Ethiopian Airlines
Kenya Airways
US$561
Kenya Airways
Air Tanzania
US$1,147
Air Tanzania

Which airline operates the most flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

Total flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Srilankan Airlines/Ethiopian Airlines/Asky Airlines/Etihad Airways/Air India/Flynas operates the most frequent flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, with 15 flights per week.

15
Srilankan Airlines
15
Srilankan Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
15
Ethiopian Airlines
Asky Airlines
15
Asky Airlines
Etihad Airways
15
Etihad Airways
Air India
15
Air India
Flynas
15
Flynas

How many flights fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Nairobi to Addis Ababa within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

101
85
68
52
Highest
84
Mon
68
Tue
88
Wed
76
Thu
101
Fri
91
Sat
82
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.