Addis Ababa to Mumbai (ADD–BOM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ADD–BOM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,383 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: AI | 17 | 73F, 77W | 5h35-5h40 | – | Star Alliance | AI |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · BOM: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 8.5:00 PM in Mumbai.
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.
Ola and Uber are the practical options from BOM. Book from inside the terminal and follow signs to the designated pickup zone. To South Mumbai (Nariman Point/Churchgate), expect ₹400–700 and 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. To Bandra or Juhu, ₹200–350 in 20–40 minutes.Pre-paid taxis from the terminal cost slightly less but use older vehicles. Mumbai Local trains are accessible via auto-rickshaw to Andheri station (10 min, ₹80–100) then Western Line to Churchgate (50 min, ₹25); inexpensive but impractical with large luggage. Terminal 2 (international) and Terminal 1 (domestic) are adjacent but separate buildings.
Tropical monsoon climate. The Southwest Monsoon (June–September) brings some of the heaviest urban rainfall in the world. Mumbai regularly receives 2,000–3,000mm per season. Flooding of approach roads and reduced visibility cause frequent delays and diversions during July and August. The July 26, 2005 floods are the benchmark for worst-case disruption.
Dry season (November–May) is reliable with warm temperatures (22–35°C) and clear skies. May sees pre-monsoon heat and humidity (32–38°C). Cyclones in the Arabian Sea can affect the region in May–June and October–November. November through February is the most stable period.
ADD–BOM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to BOM
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ADD to BOM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to BOM is about 5 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,383 miles (3,835 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dubai, Zayed and Muscat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.