Addis Ababa to Hargeisa (ADD–HGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY6490cs
EY Etihad
73W
9:55 AM
EAT T2
11:25 AM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET372+2
ET Ethiopian
738
9:55 AM
EAT T2
11:25 AM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS9472cs
MS Egyptair
73W
1:00 PM
EAT T2
2:30 PM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET374+1
ET Ethiopian
DH8
3:40 PM
EAT T2
5:05 PM
EAT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6491cs
EY Etihad
DH8
3:40 PM
EAT T2
5:05 PM
EAT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6492cs
EY Etihad
73W
12:25 PM
EAT
1:45 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET373+1
ET Ethiopian
738
12:25 PM
EAT
1:45 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS9473cs
MS Egyptair
7M8
5:55 PM
EAT
7:15 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6493cs
EY Etihad
73W
5:55 PM
EAT
7:15 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET375+2
ET Ethiopian
73W
5:55 PM
EAT
7:15 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Addis Ababa to Hargeisa
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 362 mi 1h 25m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

ADD–HGA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 362 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–HGA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: EY, MS 14 738, DH8 1h25-1h30 Star Alliance EY, MS
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – EY, MS
DH8 De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 – ET, EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to HGA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to HGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
57
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Hargeisa is 0 hours the same as Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · HGA: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Hargeisa.
Distance & Flight Time
362 mi / 583 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Aden Abdulle International Airport in Mogadishu. The single-entry visa costs USD 60 and allows a 30-day stay. Bring a passport photo, proof of accommodation or a letter of invitation, and your return ticket. Payment is in USD cash only. Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity.

For Somaliland (Hargeisa), a separate visa on arrival is available at Egal International Airport for USD 30 to USD 60. Somaliland operates its own immigration system independent of Mogadishu. A Somaliland visa does not grant entry to southern Somalia and vice versa.

Ethiopia and Somalia share a long border and have direct flights between Addis Ababa and Mogadishu on Ethiopian Airlines, about 1.5 hours. Yellow fever vaccination proof is required for arrival from Ethiopia. Travel insurance is practically unavailable for Somalia.Mogadishu has improved but remains volatile. Somaliland is considerably calmer.

ADD–HGA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Hargeisa route.
Route details
Distance362 mi / 583 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: HGA
IATA / ICAOHGA / HCMH
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Elevation4,471 ft / 1,363 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to HGA flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Egal International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m. The route covers 362 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from ADD to HGA. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SHJ, DXB and MGQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HGA to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to HGA

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Egal International Airport (HGA) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ADD to HGA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to HGA ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 362 miles (583 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via SHJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.