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Egyptair
Egyptair
MS-852
04:05
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
4H :00 M
Non Stop
08:05
2026-10-26
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-452
22:15
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
4H :05 M
Non Stop
02:20
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Air Arabia
Air Arabia
G9-739
01:15
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
14H :55 M
1 Stop
SHJ · 6h 25m Sharjah (SHJ), United Arab Emirates
16:10
2026-10-26
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Air Arabia
Air Arabia
G9-739
01:15
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
23H :50 M
1 Stop
SHJ · 15h 20m Sharjah (SHJ), United Arab Emirates
01:05
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Air Arabia
Air Arabia
G9-739
01:15
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
10H :40 M
1 Stop
SHJ · 2h 10m Sharjah (SHJ), United Arab Emirates
11:55
2026-10-26
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Saudia
Saudia
SV-6960
00:10
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
16H :50 M
1 Stop
JED · 12h 00m Jeddah (JED), Saudi Arabia
17:00
2026-10-26
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-677
00:50
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
20H :00 M
1 Stop
IST · 11h 30m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
20:50
2026-10-26
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Saudia
Saudia
SV-6960
00:10
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
11H :15 M
1 Stop
JED · 6h 25m Jeddah (JED), Saudi Arabia
11:25
2026-10-26
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-8870
23:10
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
11H :10 M
1 Stop
IST · 2h 55m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
10:20
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-8870
23:10
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
21H :40 M
1 Stop
IST · 13h 20m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
20:50
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Egyptair
Egyptair
MS-9463
22:15
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
4H :05 M
Non Stop
02:20
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
ITA Airways
ITA Airways
AZ-7157
00:15
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
17H :40 M
1 Stop
FCO · 8h 05m Rome (FCO), Italy
17:55
2026-10-26
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
EY-728
14:05
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
15H :45 M
1 Stop
AUH · 7h 20m Abu Dhabi (AUH), United Arab Emirates
05:50
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
EY-728
14:05
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
23H :25 M
1 Stop
AUH · 15h 00m Abu Dhabi (AUH), United Arab Emirates
13:30
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
EY-728
14:05
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
27H :40 M
1 Stop
AUH · 19h 10m Abu Dhabi (AUH), United Arab Emirates
17:45
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
EY-6336
21:50
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
15H :40 M
1 Stop
AUH · 7h 15m Abu Dhabi (AUH), United Arab Emirates
13:30
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
EY-6336
21:50
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
19H :55 M
1 Stop
AUH · 11h 25m Abu Dhabi (AUH), United Arab Emirates
17:45
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
EY-6336
21:50
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
32H :00 M
1 Stop
AUH · 23h 35m Abu Dhabi (AUH), United Arab Emirates
05:50
2026-10-28
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Ethiopian Airlines S C
ET-624
22:25
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
27H :00 M
1 Stop
MCT · 18h 15m Muscat (MCT), Oman
01:25
2026-10-28
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Saudia
Saudia
SV-6962
22:35
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
11H :45 M
1 Stop
RUH · 5h 05m Riyadh (RUH), Saudi Arabia
10:20
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Saudia
Saudia
SV-6962
22:35
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
16H :10 M
1 Stop
RUH · 9h 30m Riyadh (RUH), Saudi Arabia
14:45
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-724
14:50
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
16H :25 M
1 Stop
DXB · 8h 00m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
07:15
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International

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Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-724
14:50
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
20H :35 M
1 Stop
DXB · 12h 10m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
11:25
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-724
14:50
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
24H :25 M
1 Stop
DXB · 16h 00m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
15:15
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-724
14:50
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
27H :25 M
1 Stop
DXB · 19h 00m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
18:15
2026-10-27
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines
OS-7152
01:30
2026-10-26
Addis Ababa (ADD)Bole
15H :05 M
1 Stop
VIE · 5h 05m Vienna (VIE), Austria
16:35
2026-10-26
Cairo (CAI)Cairo International
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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Mon, 26 Oct 2026.

Lowest fare ETB 40,518 Egyptair 04:05
Earliest departure ETB 89,352 Saudia 00:10
Shortest duration ETB 40,518 Egyptair 04:05
Night 00:00-05:59 ETB 40,518 Egyptair at 04:05
Morning 06:00-11:59 ETB 203,697 South African Airways at 09:10
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ETB 106,127 Etihad Airways at 14:05
Evening 18:00-23:59 ETB 57,092 Ethiopian Airlines S C at 22:15

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Addis Ababa (ADD)

Bole

Ethiopia

GMT 3

Latitude: 8.97789001465

Longitude: 38.799301147499996

Cairo (CAI)

Cairo International

Egypt

GMT 2

Latitude: 30.12190055847168

Longitude: 31.40559959411621

Distance: Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia to Cairo (CAI), Egypt - 2,473.54 km
Flights shown for 26 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
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Holidays and peak dates for Cairo

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  • 06Octعيد القوات المسلحةTuesday
  • 07Janعيد الميلاد المجيدThursday

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How to travel Addis Ababa to Cairo

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OptionFromJourney timeAvailability
Non-stop flight Fastest₹23,9654h4 flights
Connecting flight₹35,193Longer, includes a stop28 options

Air distance is about 2,474 km. 11 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Addis Ababa to Cairo

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Etihad Airways Flights

from ETB 106,1276 flights
Fares from
ETB 106,127
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
6 in the list above

Emirates Airlines Flights

from ETB 121,0925 flights
Fares from
ETB 121,092
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
5 in the list above

Saudia Flights

from ETB 89,3524 flights
Fares from
ETB 89,352
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
4 in the list above

Ethiopian Airlines S C Flights

from ETB 57,0923 flights
Fares from
ETB 57,092
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
3 in the list above

Air Arabia Flights

from ETB 59,5023 flights
Fares from
ETB 59,502
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
3 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration4h 0m · Egyptair
First departure of the day00:10 · Saudia
Last departure of the day23:10 · Turkish Airlines
Flight options found32
Direct / non-stop options4
Airport codesAddis Ababa–ADD, Cairo–CAI

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Mon, 26 Oct found 32 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 00:10 and the last around 23:10. The fastest flight takes about 4h 0m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Night from ETB 40,518, Evening from ETB 57,092, Afternoon from ETB 106,127, Morning from ETB 203,697. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa spreads across a high plateau, so even a short walk can feel different from one at sea level. The National Museum introduces Ethiopia’s archaeological record, while the Ethnological Museum sits within the former imperial palace grounds. Mercato and Shiro Meda offer contrasting market visits, and Entoto gives wider views over the capital. Travellers from India often arrive on flights that connect onward across Africa, but the city deserves a planned stop rather than only an airport transfer.

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What's new in Addis Ababa

  • December 2025: Ethiopian Airlines opened a new premium lounge at Bole Airport, adding facilities for passengers eligible for lounge access.
  • May 2026: Adwa Business and Transport Terminal opened in Piazza, creating a new transport and commercial facility in the historic centre.

Tips for travellers from India

Bole is convenient for an airport-focused overnight stay, while Piazza places the older central streets closer. The National Museum and the Ethnological Museum need separate visits, with the latter situated within former palace grounds. Mercato is a large trading district, not a compact museum forecourt, so it deserves a planned route rather than a quick stop with airport luggage.

Entoto is above the city and makes a distinct uphill excursion. A first day after arrival can instead stay with the museum district before adding higher viewpoints. Shiro Meda is a useful focus for textiles and fits a different shopping purpose from Mercato’s broader trading activity. If an Ethiopian Airlines connection includes hotel accommodation, use the carrier’s actual transfer arrangement rather than booking an unrelated city ride. Bole’s international and domestic operations can require different departure formalities, making the onward flight type important for the return. The city’s altitude also makes a museum-led first day a gentler introduction than immediately combining long market walks with an Entoto excursion.

Best time to visit Addis Ababa

October to February, roughly 9–24°C, for generally drier walks.

Places to visit in Addis Ababa

National Museum of EthiopiaEthnological MuseumEntoto ParkMercatoShiro MedaUnity Park

How to reach Addis Ababa

By Air: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is about 6 km from central districts; a road transfer often takes 20–45 minutes. Taxis and hotel vehicles serve the airport.

By Rail: The Addis Ababa light rail serves city corridors, though an airport transfer still needs a road connection.

By Road: City buses, taxis and hired cars connect Bole with central districts; intercity buses leave from city terminals.

What to do in Addis Ababa

See archaeological exhibits at the National Museum of Ethiopia.
Explore the Ethnological Museum grounds.
Browse textiles at Shiro Meda.
Take in city views from Entoto Park.

Addis Ababa airport information

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Terminal 2 handles international flights, including Ethiopian Airlines services to and from India. Terminal 1 serves domestic flights, so a connection within Ethiopia may require a terminal change.

About Cairo

Cairo takes more than a single monument stop. The Egyptian Museum stands near Tahrir Square, while Coptic Cairo has churches and a museum within a compact historic area. Islamic Cairo brings bazaars and mosques into another part of the city. The Giza pyramids lie across the metropolitan area and need their own travel window. Indian visitors should plan around traffic rather than distance alone. Cairo International Airport is northeast of the centre, and a licensed transfer can simplify the first arrival.

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Tips for travellers from India

Tahrir is useful for the Egyptian Museum and central Cairo, while a Giza stay favours the pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum. These are different sightseeing bases across the metropolitan area. Zamalek provides another island neighbourhood option, but still requires road transfers to the major archaeological sites. Choose the museum by its full name when arranging a car: the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir and the Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza are separate institutions.

The Grand Egyptian Museum’s inauguration took place in November 2025, adding a major collection destination near the pyramids. A Giza day can focus on that area rather than crossing back to Tahrir between visits. Coptic Cairo forms another compact heritage cluster, while Khan el-Khalili and nearby Islamic monuments belong to a different district. Cairo Airport is northeast of these sightseeing areas, so the first transfer may be much longer to Giza than to an eastern hotel. Its terminal allocation follows the operating airline rather than whether a ticket was bought through a partner. The airport publishes an airline directory for checking the actual departure building. A brief stay works better with one Giza day and one central or old-city day than with repeated river crossings. Each museum has its own admission arrangements, even when an excursion combines several archaeological stops.

Best time to visit Cairo

November to March, roughly 10–23°C, for outdoor archaeological visits.

Places to visit in Cairo

Egyptian MuseumKhan el-KhaliliCoptic MuseumCairo CitadelAl-Azhar MosqueGiza Pyramids

How to reach Cairo

By Air: Cairo International Airport (CAI) is about 22 km northeast of central Cairo; road transfers often take 35–70 minutes. Taxis, booked cars and city buses serve the terminals.

By Rail: Ramses station has intercity trains; Cairo Metro serves Tahrir Square and several historic districts.

By Road: Airport buses and taxis connect with city districts; intercity coaches use several terminals.

What to do in Cairo

Explore the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square.
Visit the Coptic Museum in Old Cairo.
Browse lanes around Khan el-Khalili.
Plan a separate outing to the Giza pyramids.

Cairo airport information

Cairo International Airport (CAI).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Addis Ababa to Cairo flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Addis Ababa to Cairo dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Monday at ETB 40,518. This can change from week to week.

How far is Addis Ababa from Cairo by air?

The direct air distance between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Cairo (CAI) is about 2,474 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Are there non-stop flights from ADD to CAI?

Yes. 4 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Addis Ababa to Cairo. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Addis Ababa to Cairo?

Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines, Saudia, Ethiopian Airlines S C and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Cairo?

The quickest non-stop Addis Ababa to Cairo flight on this page takes about 4h. Non-stop flights here take between 4h and 4h 5m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the baggage allowance on Addis Ababa to Cairo flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 2 Pieces, 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs) and 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs). Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Addis Ababa to Cairo flight fare?

The lowest Addis Ababa to Cairo fare on this page is ETB 40,518. Fares on the same dates run up to ETB 216,379, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

What time do Addis Ababa to Cairo flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 00:10 and the last around 23:10, local time at Addis Ababa. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Approx route distance: 2,473.54 km.

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Lowest Addis Ababa to Cairo airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare ETB 40,518 26/10/2026 Egyptair 04:05
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days ETB 39,708 03/11/2026 Egyptair 04:05
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days ETB 38,493 02/01/2027 Egyptair 04:05

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Addis Ababa to Cairo Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Addis Ababa and Cairo is about 2,474 KM. In these results, journey times range from 4h to 32h. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Addis Ababa to Cairo Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 32 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first departure from Addis Ababa is at 00:10 and the last is at 23:10. Flights leave from Bole and land at Cairo International.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteAddis Ababa to Cairo
Aerial Distance2,474 KM
Flight Duration4h - 32h
Airport CodesAddis Ababa - ADD, Cairo - CAI
Total Flights Available32 flights4 direct28 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 00:10
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 23:10
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)13 flights2 direct11 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)1 flight0 direct1 with layover
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)8 flights0 direct8 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)No flights in this time slot
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)10 flights2 direct8 with layovers

Airport Information & Terminals

ADD: Addis Ababa airport. Airport access in Addis Ababa depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

CAI: Cairo International Airport. Cairo airport transfer is simplest by pre-arranged car or taxi, especially for Giza, Downtown or late arrivals. Traffic can be heavy, so avoid tight hotel or tour plans just after landing.

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