Travelling from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Rome has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Addis Ababa is 2 hours ahead of Rome. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
The most popular route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), with 10 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FCO to ADD is the 06:00 Ethiopian Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 23:40 with Ethiopian Airlines.
Your flight from Rome to ADD won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Fly without interruptions from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Nonstop flights from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) can be booked from here.
Ethiopian Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport leaving from FCO.
We make it simple to find a flight from Rome to ADD that includes a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FCO and ADD include:
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The distance from central Rome to FCO is approximately 32 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Planning to leave from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)? You can book a direct flight from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) from this popular hub.
Ethiopian Airlines operates direct flights from Rome to ADD out of CIA. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
Break up your flight from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and ADD are:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
CIA is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take 42 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your flight from Rome to ADD:
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is $293. The cheapest price for a return flight is $771. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
4 months before your departure is the best time to lock in flight tickets from Rome to ADD.
You'll land the best savings on your tickets from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport if you travel in January. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Enter your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
April is the quietest time to fly to Addis Ababa. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Addis Ababa. March is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Rome to ADD sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 25ºC.
Visit in November if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 6ºC and 22ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
More about Addis Ababa
After locking in your flight from Rome to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Addis Ababa:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Ethnological Museum, National Museum of Ethiopia and Holy Trinity Cathedral are top attractions which should be on any good Addis Ababa itinerary.
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