Addis Ababa to Abidjan (ADD–ABJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET512+2
ET Ethiopian
788
9:00 AM
EAT T2
12:00 PM
GMT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY6512cs
XY flyn
788
9:00 AM
EAT T2
12:00 PM
GMT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6312cs
EY Etihad
788
9:00 AM
EAT T2
12:00 PM
GMT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET935+4
ET Ethiopian
77L
10:30 AM
EAT T2
1:45 PM
GMT
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6311cs
EY Etihad
359
12:00 PM
GMT T1
9:00 PM
EAT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET934+2
ET Ethiopian
359
12:00 PM
GMT T1
9:00 PM
EAT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY6934cs
XY flyn
359
12:00 PM
GMT T1
9:00 PM
EAT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET513+3
ET Ethiopian
788
12:35 PM
GMT T1
9:35 PM
EAT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Addis Ababa to Abidjan
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 2,939 mi 6h nonstop -3h behind 15 1-stop hubs

ADD–ABJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,939 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–ABJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: EY, XY 7 77L, 788 6h-6h15 Star Alliance EY, XY
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – ET
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET, EY, XY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to ABJ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
3
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to ABJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
415
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Abidjan is 3 hours behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · ABJ: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 3:00 PM in Abidjan.
Distance & Flight Time
2,939 mi / 4,730 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 0m to 6h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter Cote d'Ivoire. Apply for an eVisa through the official portal at snedai.com before departure. The single-entry tourist eVisa costs around EUR 73 and is valid for 90 days with a maximum stay of 30 days per entry. Processing takes 48 to 72 hours. Print the approved eVisa and present it at immigration.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival and have at least 2 blank pages. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory. Carry your ICVP. They check it before you clear immigration at Felix Houphouet-Boigny Airport in Abidjan.

The eVisa system is the only practical route. There is no Ivorian embassy in Addis Ababa. Visa on arrival is technically available at Abidjan airport for some nationalities, but Ethiopian passport holders should not count on it. Get the eVisa sorted before booking your flight.

ADD–ABJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Abidjan route.
Route details
Distance2,939 mi / 4,730 km
Flight time6h to 6h 15m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 15 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: ABJ
IATA / ICAOABJ / DIAP
TimezoneAfrica/Abidjan
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to ABJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport take approximately 6h to 6h 15m. The route covers 2,939 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from ADD to ABJ. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NIM, OUA, ROB, JNB, LFW, COO, ACC, BRU, DLA, CDG, CAI, NBO, LOS, BKO and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Abidjan is 3 hours behind Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from ABJ to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to ABJ

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ADD to ABJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to ABJ ranges from 6 hours 0 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,939 miles (4,730 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via NIM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.