Addis Ababa to Bangkok (ADD–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ADD–BKK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,199 miles in approximately 8h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | 788, 789 | 8h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 10:00 PM in Bangkok.
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter Thailand. Apply at the Royal Thai Embassy in Addis Ababa (accredited through Nairobi) or the nearest Thai embassy. The single-entry tourist visa costs USD 40 and allows a 60-day stay. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. There is no eVisa option for Ethiopian passport holders.
Required documents include a completed application form, a recent passport photo, passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages, proof of accommodation, return flight booking, and evidence of funds (bank statement showing at least THB 20,000 or equivalent). Thai immigration may check funds on arrival.
Thailand does not require yellow fever vaccination for direct arrivals, but if your ICVP shows Ethiopia as a recent departure point, immigration may ask for it. Carry it to be safe. Bangkok is a common transit hub for Ethiopian Airlines flights to Southeast Asia and East Asia. Thai baht (THB) is easily obtained from ATMs at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Exchange rates at the airport are worse than in the city, so withdraw just enough for the taxi.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
ADD–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to BKK
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ADD to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to BKK is about 8 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,199 miles (6,758 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hazrat Shahjalal, King Abdulaziz and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.