Travelling from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, making Cape Town one hour behind Addis Ababa.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Ethiopian Airlines operates the last service of the day at 09:00.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ADD to CPT flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Ethiopian Airlines is your gateway to discovering Cape Town (and perhaps some other exciting parts of South Africa!). Check out the direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cape Town International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ADD to CPT flights, with 78.13% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between ADD and CPT:
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Victoria Falls Airport
RG Mugabe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is 346 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 542 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ADD to CPT.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
When it comes to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.14% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport from central Addis Ababa, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to ADD:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cape Town and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the most popular month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cape Town in April.
Book your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ADD to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Cape Town, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Travel about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its top sights. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
