Addis Ababa to Harare (ADD–HRE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,932 mi airlines charter/private 48/wk
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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 18m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET3893
ET Ethiopian
73F
8:30 AM
EAT
11:50 AM
CAT
4h 20m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6494
EY Etihad
77W
9:25 AM
EAT T2
12:35 PM
CAT
4h 10m
100%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET873+1
ET Ethiopian
77W
9:25 AM
EAT T2
12:35 PM
CAT
4h 10m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY6863
XY flyn
359
9:25 AM
EAT T2
12:35 PM
CAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7563cs
AI Air India
77W
9:25 AM
EAT T2
12:35 PM
CAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7973cs
AI Air India
7M8
10:00 PM
EAT T2
1:30 AM+1
CAT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET893+2
ET Ethiopian
7M8
10:00 PM
EAT T2
1:30 AM+1
CAT
4h 30m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6495cs
EY Etihad
7M8
10:00 PM
EAT T2
1:30 AM+1
CAT
4h 30m
100%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7974cs
AI Air India
7M8
2:20 AM
CAT T1
7:55 AM
EAT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET892+2
ET Ethiopian
7M8
2:20 AM
CAT T1
7:55 AM
EAT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6498cs
EY Etihad
7M8
2:20 AM
CAT T1
7:55 AM
EAT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3892
ET Ethiopian
73F
12:30 PM
CAT
5:50 PM
EAT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7564cs
AI Air India
350
3:05 PM
CAT T1
8:15 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6497cs
EY Etihad
359
3:05 PM
CAT TI
8:15 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET872+2
ET Ethiopian
789
3:05 PM
CAT TI
8:15 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY6862
XY flyn
359
3:45 PM
CAT TI
8:55 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6496
EY Etihad
359
3:45 PM
CAT T1
8:55 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET863
ET Ethiopian
359
3:45 PM
CAT T1
8:55 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
LUN Lusaka 6h 10m AIETEY AFAIAY Lusaka (LUN) to Harare flights
NBO Nairobi 6h 25m AIETEY KQSV Nairobi (NBO) to Harare flights
JNB Johannesburg 8h 20m A3AIET 4Z5ZEK Johannesburg (JNB) to Harare flights
CPT Cape Town 10h 30m A3AIET 4ZTK Cape Town (CPT) to Harare flights
FBM Lubumbashi ~6h 30m ET Lubumbashi (FBM) to Harare flights
KGL Kigali ~6h 40m ETEYMS WB Kigali (KGL) to Harare flights
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Addis Ababa to Harare
2 carriers, 48 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,932 mi 4h 15m nonstop -1h behind

ADD–HRE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and flynas lead the route. The flight covers 1,932 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–HRE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: AI, EY 16 73F, 77W, 7M8 4h10-4h30 Star Alliance AI, EY
XY flynas 4 359 4h10
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – XY
73F Boeing 737 Freighter – ET
77W Boeing 777-300ER – AI, ET, EY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, ET, EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (16 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: XY (4 flights/wk, 20%)
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 HRE direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
51
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to HRE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
102
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
-1h
Harare is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · HRE: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Harare.
Distance & Flight Time
1,932 mi / 3,110 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare and Victoria Falls Airport. The single-entry tourist visa costs USD 30 and allows a 90-day stay. Double-entry costs USD 45. Payment is in USD cash only. You can also apply for an eVisa through the Zimbabwe eVisa portal before departure, though the system can be slow.

Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity and 2 blank pages. Bring proof of accommodation, a return or onward ticket, and evidence of funds. Yellow fever vaccination is required for arrivals from Ethiopia. Carry your ICVP.

If visiting both Zimbabwe and Zambia for Victoria Falls, the KAZA UniVisa costs USD 50 and covers both countries for 30 days. It is available at the Victoria Falls border post and at both airports. Ethiopian Airlines flies from Addis Ababa to Harare, about 5.5 hours. Zimbabwe uses a multi-currency system dominated by USD. ATMs dispense USD in Harare. Carry small USD bills for tips and smaller purchases.

ADD–HRE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Harare route.
Route details
Distance1,932 mi / 3,110 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights48 out / 51 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: HRE
IATA / ICAOHRE / FVRG
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Elevation4,887 ft / 1,490 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to HRE flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport take about 4h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,932 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ADD to HRE: Ethiopian Airlines and flynas.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kenneth Kaunda, Jomo Kenyatta and O.R. Tambo.
Harare is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from HRE 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 HRE

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and flynas. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ADD to HRE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to HRE is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,932 miles (3,110 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 99 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kenneth Kaunda, Jomo Kenyatta and O.R. Tambo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.