Addis Ababa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Addis Ababa

With 2,76 million inhabitants, Addis Ababa is the most populous city in Ethiopia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Addis Ababa has to offer.

When to visit Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 682
1 night at 3-star hotel
Addis Ababa in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 682
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Addis Ababa in May, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 280 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Addis Ababa, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Addis Ababa

Plane

When flying to Addis Ababa, you’ll arrive at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Addis Ababa from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 14h 35m.

Plane

When flying to Addis Ababa, you’ll arrive at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Addis Ababa from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 14h 35m.

Airports near Addis Ababa

Airlines serving Addis Ababa

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,522 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,954 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,837 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,634 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (196 reviews)
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Where to stay in Addis Ababa

From 5-star hotels such as the Golden Tulip Addis Ababa to great affordable options like the caravan Hotel Addis, Addis Ababa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 393 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 519 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Addis Ababa

Most booked hotels in Addis Ababa

Harmony Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 256+
Capital Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 426+
Hotel Lobelia
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 189+
Friendship International Hotel
4 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
RM 204+