There are 4 ways to get from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Nairobi by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Nairobi
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO)plane ADD - NBO
2h 57m$329–558Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
22h 29m$55–75Drive 1,398 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Nairobicar 1,398 km
21h 51m$161–233Fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane ADD - WIL
4h 50m$410–650
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Nairobi is to bus which costs $55 - $75 and takes 22h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Nairobi is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $320 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Nairobi. However, there are services departing from Bole Bridge and arriving at Nairobi via Addis Ababa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 29m.
The distance between Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) and Nairobi is 1188 km. The road distance is 1398 km.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Nairobi without a car is to bus which takes 22h 29m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Nairobi, including transfers.
Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Nairobi bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Nairobi is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $320 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 22h 29m.
There is no direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 10h 50m and has one stopover.
Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Nairobi bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury, arrive at Nairobi station.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa Airport (ADD), Ethiopia and Nairobi, Kenya?
Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Abyssinia Luxury operates a bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi once daily. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 21h.
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport via Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–650
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport via Zanzibar, Arusha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–650
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport via Nairobi, Kisumu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport via Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–650
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport via Nairobi, Kisumu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–600
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–550
- Website
- airkenya.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport via Kilimanjaro
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–650
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Nairobi is 1398 km. It takes approximately 21h 51m to drive from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Nairobi.
AirKenya Express, FlexFlight ApS, Kenya Airways and two other airlines offer flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport Airport.
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