There are 5 ways to get from Arusha to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) by taxi, plane, bus, car, or shuttle
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Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
- Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane JRO - ADD
3h 12m$358–1,221Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus
28h 33m$61–81Drive 1,661.1 km
- Drive from Arusha to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)car 1,661.1 km
25h 39m$207–298Fly from Arusha
- Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane ARK - ADD
4h 22m$344–1,205Shuttle to Nairobi, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobi JKIA
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane NBO - ADD
9h 34m$343–647
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) is to bus which costs $60 - $85 and takes 28h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Arusha to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $350 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Arusha to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD). However, there are services departing from Arusha and arriving at Bole Millenium via Koja, Nairobi and Gojam Berenda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 33m.
The distance between Arusha and Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) is 1444 km. The road distance is 1661.1 km.
The best way to get from Arusha to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) without a car is to bus which takes 28h 33m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Arusha to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD), including transfers.
Arusha to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Arusha station.
The best way to get from Arusha to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) is to bus which takes 28h 33m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $340 - $1,200 and takes 4h 22m.
Arusha to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) is 1661 km. It takes approximately 25h 39m to drive from Arusha to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD).
What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Addis Ababa Airport (ADD), Ethiopia?
You can take a bus from Arusha to Bole Millenium via Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and Gojam Berenda in around 28h 33m. Alternatively, World Ticket, Ethiopian Airlines, and Regional Air Services fly from Arusha (ARK) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) every 4 hours.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Zanzibar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Arusha to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Flights from Arusha to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Zanzibar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Arusha to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Arusha to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport via Lake Manyara, Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–600
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–550
- Phone
- (+255) 784377027
- [email protected]
- Website
- kidiaoneexpress.com
Bus from Arusha to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- kidiaoneexpress.com
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
Bus from Nairobi to Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoach.com
- Phone
- +254722328595
- Website
- riverside-shuttle.com
Shuttle from Arusha to Nairobi JKIA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- riverside-shuttle.com
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $17–21
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