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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa 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.

Recent return flight deals from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa.
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20:50 - 06:15NBO-ADD
9h 25m1 stop
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08:35 - 20:10ADD-NBO
11h 35m1 stop
£393RwandAir
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Fri, 6 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
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05:30 - 14:20NBO-ADD
8h 50m1 stop
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08:35 - 20:10ADD-NBO
11h 35m1 stop
£424RwandAir
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Wed, 14 May - Sat, 17 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:45 - 06:00NBO-ADD
2h 15mdirect
Ethiopian Air Logo
09:25 - 20:00ADD-NBO
34h 35m3 stops
£451Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 6 May - Tue, 13 May
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07:30 - 14:55NBO-ADD
7h 25m1 stop
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10:20 - 12:30ADD-NBO
2h 10mdirect
Mon, 12 May - Fri, 16 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
06:15 - 20:10NBO-ADD
13h 55m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:45 - 13:10ADD-NBO
2h 25mdirect
£462Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 1 Jun - Fri, 6 Jun
Kenya Airways Logo
23:55 - 01:55NBO-ADD
2h 00mdirect
Kenya Airways Logo
10:20 - 12:30ADD-NBO
2h 10mdirect
£463Kenya Airways
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Wed, 14 May - Sat, 17 May
Kenya Airways Logo
07:20 - 09:20NBO-ADD
2h 00mdirect
Kenya Airways Logo
10:20 - 12:30ADD-NBO
2h 10mdirect
£467Kenya Airways
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Fri, 6 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
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23:00 - 06:50NBO-ADD
7h 50m1 stop
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10:20 - 12:30ADD-NBO
2h 10mdirect
Wed, 14 May - Sat, 17 May
Qatar Airways Logo
01:20 - 00:10NBO-ADD
22h 50m1 stop
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01:50 - 23:50ADD-NBO
22h 00m1 stop
£627Qatar Airways
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Tue, 6 May - Mon, 12 May
Qatar Airways Logo
01:20 - 00:20NBO-ADD
23h 00m1 stop
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01:10 - 06:40ADD-NBO
29h 30m1 stop
£752Qatar Airways
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Sun, 6 Jul - Wed, 16 Jul

KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to Addis Ababa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa 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 Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Addis Ababa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Addis Ababa on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Addis Ababa, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Addis Ababa is February, where tickets cost £463 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £541 and £530 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Addis Ababa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Addis Ababa, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

Low season

September

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£240
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

When to book flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

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

  • Which airline can I book when flying from Nairobi to Addis Ababa with a large item of luggage?

    When you are traveling from Nairobi to Addis Ababa with your sizable luggage, you are required to book an airline that offers the carry-on policy to its passengers. Egypt Air Airline allows both economic and business class passengers to board with two pieces of items, weighing 50 lbs and 70 lbs respectively.

  • Which among the airlines that flies to Addis Ababa from Nairobi offers wheelchair services?

    If you are a reduced mobility passenger and you want to fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, you are required to book an airline that offers wheelchair services. Kenya Airways is one of the airlines that fly to Addis Ababa that provides the wheelchair services to its passengers on request. It also has its staff on board that are always ready and prepared to offer assistance when in need.

  • Which is the suitable airline you can book when flying from Nairobi to Addis Ababa with your kids?

    Your kids comfort and enjoyment should always be the key point when you are planning to book your flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa. If you are traveling with your kid that is above 2 years you will have to book his/her own seat and enjoy the child discount ticket offered.

  • How can I easily get out of Addis Ababa Airport to the city center?

    Upon your landing in Addis Ababa, you should consider taking a minibus as your means of transport from the airport to the city center. It is one of the affordable and convenient transport modes you should consider - other than car rentals or taxis.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Addis Ababa was £319 for a one-way ticket and £522 for a return.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Addis Ababa flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of £499 and an overall rating of 7.2, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £467 and an overall rating of 6.8.

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

    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 Nairobi to Addis Ababa.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Addis Ababa with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

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

    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 Addis Ababa from Nairobi 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Addis Ababa

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £391 or less one-way and £500 or less round-trip.
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the main serving departure airport for the flights departing Nairobi City. While landing in Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) will serve you as the main arrival airport. While flying from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, you can also consider departing from Wilson International Airport (WIL) - though it is less popularly known.
  • When you are traveling from Nairobi to Addis Ababa and you want to experience some benefits while booking your flight, you should consider booking Kenya Airways or JamboJet Airlines. Booking your flight to ADD with either of these two airlines will allow you to find a flight that suits your schedule. This is because both the airlines serve as the hub of NBO airport.
  • Buses are the primary safe and convenient transport modes that can quickly get you to the NBO Airport, where you can board your flight to Addis Ababa from Downtown Nairobi. On the other hand, you can also consider using a taxi as means of transport - they are the fastest means of transport compared to the use of a bus.
  • If you are flying from NBO to ADD and you need to book an airline that is the best eco-friendly for your flight, Ethiopian Airlines is the best choice to choose. The airline is committed to protect the environment by preventing pollutions, conservation of resources, and implementations of the green procurements.
  • When you are flying from Nairobi to Addis Ababa and you are among those passengers that have their specific meal requirements, you should book an airline that serves its passengers with the special meals on order. While flying on RwandAir Airlines, you only have to order your meal 24 hours before travel and it will be served.
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Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Addis Ababa?

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

Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Addis Ababa Bole

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +11 more

ANA, ASKY, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +12 more

ANA, ASKY, +13 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +11 more

ANA, ASKY, +12 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +10 more

ANA, ASKY, +11 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +11 more

ANA, ASKY, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +12 more

ANA, ASKY, +13 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +13 more

ANA, ASKY, +14 more

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Direct returns

Addis Ababa Bole to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +13 more

ANA, ASKY, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +12 more

ANA, ASKY, +13 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Air India, +8 more

ANA, ASKY, +9 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +12 more

ANA, ASKY, +13 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +12 more

ANA, ASKY, +13 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +11 more

ANA, ASKY, +12 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Air France, +12 more

ANA, ASKY, +13 more

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Top airlines flying from Nairobi to Addis Ababa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Addis Ababa. 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 Nairobi to Addis Ababa? 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.
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Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 769 reviews
7.1Comfort
6.8Food
7.2Boarding
7.5Crew
6.6Entertainment
Airline reviews

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025IAD - ADD
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It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

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