Flying from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Addis Ababa one hour ahead of Maputo.
Leave plenty of time to make your MPM to ADD flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Maputo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates MPM to ADD flights, with 68.42% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Maputo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MPM and ADD:
RG Mugabe International Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
$466 is currently the best price for a one-way Maputo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Return flights start at $823. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MPM to ADD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Maputo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
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Handy information about Maputo International Airport (MPM)
78.45% of flights leaving from Maputo International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Maputo International Airport from central Maputo, it takes about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 4 miles from the airport to the city center.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MPM? If you've booked an early flight from Maputo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Reserve a hotel near ADD if you have a late Maputo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Venture beyond Addis Ababa and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to central Addis Ababa has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The quietest month for a flight from Maputo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Maputo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with temperatures ranging from 48ºF to 77ºF.
November sees average temperatures of between 43ºF and 72ºF. Search for cheap tickets from MPM to ADD around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've done Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover other parts of Ethiopia. Journey about 220 miles east to Dire Dawa to tick off its top sights. From ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain to Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba, your itinerary will be busy.
Nazrēt is another essential stop in Ethiopia and is around 50 miles south-east of Addis Ababa. No trip is complete without a visit to Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.