Addis Ababa to New Delhi (ADD–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ADD–DEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,828 miles in approximately 6h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: AI | 7 | 788 | 6h45 | – | Star Alliance | AI |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 8.5:00 PM in New Delhi.
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.
Airport Express Metro from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station (18–20 min, ₹60) runs 5am–11:30pm. T1 (domestic departures) has a free shuttle to T3 for the metro. Prepaid taxi booths in arrivals offer fixed fares; the New Delhi railway area is ₹400–600.Ola and Uber are reliable from DEL and often cheaper than prepaid taxis. Delhi traffic is severe; plan 60–90 minutes for surface transport during peak hours even though the airport is only 15 km from Connaught Place. NH-48 expressway provides the main access road.
Semi-arid climate with extreme seasonal variation. Summers (April–June) are extremely hot (38–46°C). Heat affects ground crew capacity but flights operate normally. Monsoon season (July–September) brings heavy rain and severe thunderstorms that frequently cause delays and diversions. Dust storms (andhi) precede monsoon onset in May–June and reduce visibility to near zero within minutes.
Dense fog is the most disruptive winter condition. December and January bring persistent cold fog (5–10°C with near-zero visibility) that can shut down operations for hours each morning. Delhi is one of the foggiest major airports in Asia during this period. Autumn (October–November) and spring (February–March) are the most flight-stable windows.
ADD–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to DEL
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ADD to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to DEL ranges from 6 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,828 miles (4,551 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via DAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.