Addis Ababa to Cape Town (ADD–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ADD–CPT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines, Air India and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 3,250 miles in approximately 6h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 14 | 351, 789 | 6h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AI Air India | 14 | 351, 789 | 6h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 14 | 351, 789 | 6h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 14 | 351, 789 | 6h30 | – | – | – |
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 Aegean Airlines, Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ADD to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to CPT ranges from 6 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,250 miles (5,230 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via MUB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.