Addis Ababa to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (ADD–CDG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ADD–CDG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 3,468 miles in approximately 7h. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 359 | 7h | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · CDG: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Ethiopian passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter France. Apply at the French embassy in Addis Ababa through the TLScontact center. The short-stay visa (type C) costs EUR 80 and covers up to 90 days in any 180-day window across the Schengen area. Processing takes about 15 calendar days. The TLScontact service fee is an additional EUR 35.
Prepare a completed application form, two passport photos, travel medical insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum coverage, proof of accommodation, round-trip flight booking, and 3 months of bank statements. If hosted by a resident in France, they must provide an attestation d'accueil (hosting certificate) issued by their local mairie. This takes about 2 weeks and costs around EUR 30.
Your passport must have at least 3 months of validity past your planned Schengen exit and 2 blank pages. Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from Addis Ababa to Paris CDG. The flight is about 7 hours. France is the most-visited Schengen country, and the Addis embassy processes a high volume of applications. Submit a complete file to avoid delays.
RER B to central Paris (Gare du Nord 25 min, Châtelet 30 min) costs €11.80. Take the free CDGVAL train from T1 or T3 to the RER station at T2 first. Heavy luggage is awkward on this line during rush hour; some platforms have no escalators.Fixed taxis: €55 to Right Bank, €65 to Left Bank. Ride-hail (Uber) costs €40–65. Le Bus Direct coaches run to Montparnasse, Opéra, and the Eiffel Tower (€17, 45–70 min). Connecting to Gare de Lyon or Massy for TGV services is possible via RER B (Denfert-Rochereau transfer).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers are warm (20–27°C) and mostly dry with occasional thunderstorm delays. Winters are cold and overcast (2–8°C) with frequent rain and periodic frost. Snow is rare but CDG briefly closes when it falls on an unprepared system. Fog is the primary winter flight disruption, particularly November through January.
Spring is mild and wet. Autumn is the most unpredictable season weather-wise. CDG is a major hub. Even moderate weather cascades across European connections. Pack a mid-weight jacket year-round. Summers are rarely hot enough for short sleeves in the evenings.
ADD–CDG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to CDG
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ADD to CDG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to CDG ranges from 7 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,468 miles (5,580 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via DMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.