Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 6 hours 10 minutes.
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, making Addis Ababa two hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Flights from MAA to ADD start at 01:50 — the earliest with Ethiopian Airlines. The last departure is at 02:30 with Ethiopian Airlines. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your MAA to ADD flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Ethiopian Airlines is your ticket to exploring Addis Ababa (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Ethiopia!). Check out the direct flights from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MAA to ADD flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAA and ADD:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Dubai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Right now, $289 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $556. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAA to ADD.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAA to ADD.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the departures from Chennai Airport, 76.04% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and discover corners of Addis Ababa that aren't the typical tourist stops. Check out the deals from Green Motion.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is approximately 4 miles from the center of Addis Ababa. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Addis Ababa in April.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 48ºF and 77ºF. Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to ADD in November if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 43ºF and 72ºF on average.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Dire Dawa is just one of the many cities in Ethiopia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Addis Ababa. Around 220 miles away to the east, check out popular attractions including ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
Nazrēt is another favorite destination in Ethiopia and is around 50 miles south-east of Addis Ababa. No journey is complete without visiting Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
