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How to get fromJohannesburg to Ethiopiaby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Johannesburg to Ethiopia by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane JNB - ADD
    6h 28m
    $373–498

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Addis Abababus bus
    5d 5h
    $261–366

  3. Drive 5,125.1 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Addis Ababacar car 5,125.1 km
    3d 3h
    $715–1,033

  4. Fly to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)plane plane JNB - DIR
    8h 47m
    $320–887

  5. Fly to Awassa Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Awassa Airport (AWA)plane plane JNB - AWA
    9h
    $324–892

  6. Fly to Mek'Ele Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane plane JNB - MQX
    8h 19m
    $355–955

  7. Fly to Arba Minch Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Arba Minch Airport (AMH)plane plane JNB - AMH
    2. Take the taxi from Arba Minch Airport (AMH) to Sodotaxi taxi
    11h 39m
    $403–1,013

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,098.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Ethiopia?

Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa via Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Koja, Eastleigh Terminal, and Nairobi in around 5d 5h.

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