Addis Ababa to Cape Town (ADD–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ADD–CPT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,250 miles in approximately 6h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: A3, AI, EY, MH, OZ, SQ, TP, UL, XY | 14 | 789 | 6h30 | – | Star Alliance | A3, AI, EY, MH, OZ, SQ, TP, UL, XY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · CPT: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Cape Town.
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter South Africa. Apply at the South African embassy in Addis Ababa or through the VFS Global center. The tourist visa allows stays up to 90 days and costs no fee for the visa itself, but VFS charges a service fee of about USD 28. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days, sometimes longer.
Required documents include a completed BI-84 application form, a passport valid for at least 30 days beyond your intended departure from South Africa with at least 2 blank pages, a recent passport photo, proof of sufficient funds (bank statements), return flight booking, proof of accommodation, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate. South Africa requires the ICVP for travelers arriving from Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo), about 6 hours. South Africa requires at least 2 blank visa pages (not endorsement pages) in your passport at entry. If you do not have them, you will be turned away at the gate or on arrival. South African rand (ZAR) is the currency. ATMs are everywhere in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
ADD–CPT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to CPT
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 119 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ADD to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to CPT is about 6 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,250 miles (5,230 km). There are approximately 119 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 228 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via O.R. Tambo, Maun and Victoria Falls. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.