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4 cities fly nonstop to Addis Ababa ADD, Ethiopia. Pick your city to see airlines, schedule, and what to do when you land.

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About Addis Ababa

Menelik II statue, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Photo by Sculptor: Karl Haertel, died 1941, Photographer Vob08 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. With an estimated population of more than 6 million in 2026, it is growing very rapidly like many African cities. The city is an important center of diplomacy, and despite being a relatively young city, Addis is a good introduction to Ethiopia and its culture.

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Top things to do in Addis Ababa

  1. Melka Kunture
    Melka Kunture is a Paleolithic site in the upper Awash Valley, Ethiopia. It is located 50 kilometers south of Addis Ababa by road, across the Awash River from the village of Melka Awash.
  2. National Museum of Ethiopia
    The National Museum of Ethiopia (NME), also referred to as the Ethiopian National Museum, is a national museum in Ethiopia. It is located in the capital, Addis Ababa, near the Addis Ababa University's graduate school.
  3. Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa
    Holy Trinity Cathedral, also known in Amharic as Kidist Selassie, is the highest ranking Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  4. St. George's Cathedral, Addis Ababa
    Saint George's Cathedral is an Ethiopian Orthodox church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The cathedral is noted for its distinctive octagonal form. It is located at the northern end of Churchill Road in the city.
  5. National Archives and Library of Ethiopia
    The National Archives and Library of Ethiopia, located in Addis Ababa, is the national library and archives of the country.
  6. Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum
    The Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa was established in 2010 as a memorial to those who died during the Red Terror under the Derg government.
  7. Yekatit 12 monument
    The Yekatit 12 monument is a memorial in Addis Ababa commemorating the Yekatit 12 pogrom, an Italian war crime in Ethiopia.
  8. Tiglachin Monument
    The Tiglachin Monument, also known as the Derg Monument, is a memorial to Ethiopian and Cuban soldiers involved in the Ogaden War.
  9. Monument to the Lion of Judah
    The monument to the Lion of Judah is a statue of the Lion of Judah, a symbol of Ethiopian Emperors and Ethiopia, and is located in Addis Ababa.
  10. Arat Kilo Monument
    The Arat Kilo Monument is a historic monument located in Adwa St, Arat Kilo, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  11. Addis Ababa Zoo
    Addis Ababa Zoo is a zoological park in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  12. Ethnological Museum, Addis Ababa
    The Ethnological Museum, Addis Ababa, in Ethiopia, is a public institution dedicated to ethnology and culture. The Ethnological Museum houses anthropological, musicological and cultural objects.

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Planning a trip to Addis Ababa

Best time to visit
Addis Ababa is comfortable to visit year-round, with daytime highs averaging around 75°F.
How long to stay
Addis Ababa rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Melka Kunture, National Museum of Ethiopia, and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

Which cities have nonstop flights to Addis Ababa?
4 cities fly nonstop to Addis Ababa, including Chicago, New York, Washington, Atlanta.
Which airlines fly nonstop to Addis Ababa?
Ethiopian Airlines flies nonstop to Addis Ababa (ADD).
Where do most nonstop flights to Addis Ababa come from?
Chicago has the most, at about 1 departure a day to Addis Ababa.
What is the shortest nonstop flight to Addis Ababa?
New York, about 6,960 miles away.