Addis Ababa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Addis Ababa

With 2.76 million inhabitants, Addis Ababa is the most populous city in Ethiopia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Addis Ababa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa in May
Estimated hotel price
S$ 188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Addis Ababa in May
Estimated hotel price
S$ 188
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Addis Ababa in May, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 280 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Addis Ababa, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Addis Ababa

Plane

When flying to Addis Ababa, you’ll arrive at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Addis Ababa from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 26h 40m.

Plane

When flying to Addis Ababa, you’ll arrive at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Addis Ababa from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 26h 40m.

Airports near Addis Ababa

Airlines serving Addis Ababa

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,569 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
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Where to stay in Addis Ababa

From 5-star hotels such as the Golden Tulip Addis Ababa to great affordable options like the caravan Hotel Addis, Addis Ababa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 153 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Addis Ababa

Most booked hotels in Addis Ababa

Harmony Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 72+
Capital Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 124+
Hotel Lobelia
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 53+
Friendship International Hotel
4 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
S$ 59+