Traveling from Ottawa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Ottawa. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Ottawa to ADD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The journey from central Ottawa to YOW takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
58% of flights that depart Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport land at their destination on time.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Consider staying in a hotel near ADD if you have a late flight from Ottawa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Pick up a Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and explore corners of Addis Ababa that aren't on every traveler's list. Browse the options available from Green Motion.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Ottawa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is around 10 kilometers from central Addis Ababa. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
$671 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. A return flight starts at $1,096. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Ottawa to ADD if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Affordable Ottawa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
January is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Plan your visit to Addis Ababa in October if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Ottawa to ADD plane ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Addis Ababa to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
November sees temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Addis Ababa
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Addis Ababa:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. National Museum of Ethiopia, Holy Trinity Cathedral and Addis Ababa Ethnographic Museum are essential stops on your Addis Ababa itinerary.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've done Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover other corners of Ethiopia. Travel around 257 kilometers southwest to Jimma to tick off its top attractions. From Jimma Museum to Aba Jifar Palace and Coffee Pot Monument, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Kombolcha is another favorite destination in Ethiopia and is around 257 kilometers northeast of Addis Ababa. No trip is complete without a visit to Green Mesk garden | Senait Menafesha, Square and Abishager Square.