Addis Ababa to Bengaluru (ADD–BLR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ADD–BLR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,652 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 3 | 7M8 | 5h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · BLR: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 8.5:00 PM in Bengaluru.
Ethiopian passport holders can apply for an Indian eVisa through indianvisaonline.gov.in. The eTourist visa costs USD 25 for a 30-day single entry or USD 40 for a 1-year multiple entry. The 5-year multiple-entry eVisa costs USD 80. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. You can also apply at the Indian embassy in Addis Ababa for a traditional sticker visa.
For the eVisa, upload a passport scan, a recent photo with white background, and fill in your travel details. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival. The eVisa is valid for entry at 28 designated airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai. Print the eVisa approval and carry it with your passport.
Yellow fever vaccination proof is required for travelers arriving from Ethiopia. Carry your ICVP. Indian immigration checks this and will deny entry without it. Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from Addis Ababa to Delhi and Mumbai. Indian rupee is the only accepted currency. Exchange at airport counters or withdraw from ATMs on arrival.
BMTC Vayu Vajra buses depart from outside the arrivals exit to multiple city destinations including Majestic bus station, Kempegowda Station (City Railway), Whitefield, and Electronic City for INR 250–320. Ola and Uber operate from a designated pick-up zone; fares to the city centre run INR 600–1,000 but surge pricing during peak hours can double this. Prepaid taxis are available at a fixed-rate desk inside arrivals.The Metro Yellow Line airport extension provides faster access to central Bengaluru; verify current operating hours and frequency. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Allow extra time for traffic on exit; the BIAL access road is a known bottleneck.
Tropical highland climate. Bengaluru's elevation (920 m) keeps temperatures moderate year-round. Summers (March–May) are the hottest at 28–36°C. The southwest monsoon (June–September) brings heavy daily rainfall with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays. A weaker northeast monsoon affects October–November.
Winters (December–February) are pleasant and dry at 15–26°C. This is the most comfortable and operationally reliable season. Visibility is generally good outside monsoon months. Bengaluru carries unusually heavy air traffic year-round. Build buffer time for potential congestion even in good weather.
ADD–BLR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to BLR
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ADD to BLR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to BLR ranges from 5 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,652 miles (4,267 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MCT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.