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How to get fromSouth Africa to Addis Abababy plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Africa to Addis Ababa by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane JNB - ADD
    6h 30m
    $374–498

  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
    $258–362

  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 from Cape Town International Airport

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane CPT - ADD
    7h 36m
    $367–958

  5. Fly from Port Elizabeth

    1. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane plane PLZ - ADD
    9h 44m
    $404–1,204

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,099.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between South Africa and Addis Ababa, 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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