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There are 5 ways to get from Addis Ababa to South America by plane or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane ADD - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    2d
    $893–2,142

  2. Drive to Debre Marcos, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Debre Marcos (DBM)car car
    2. Fly from Debre Marcos (DBM) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane DBM - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 16h
    $703–1,760

  3. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane ADD - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    2d 1h
    $1,025–2,493

  4. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane ADD - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    43h 35m
    $762–1,827

  5. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane ADD - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    2d 4h
    $860–2,032

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration39h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$833Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,301 km
  • Duration: 2d

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and South America?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to South America. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Bonito Airport (BYO), then drive to South America.

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