Addis Ababa to Djibouti City (ADD–JIB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY Etihad
7M8
11:00 AM
EAT T2
12:30 PM
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ET Ethiopian
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11:00 AM
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12:30 PM
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Addis Ababa to Djibouti City
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 346 mi 1h 30m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

ADD–JIB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 346 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–JIB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 7M8 1h30 – Star Alliance –
EY Etihad Airways 7 7M8 1h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET, EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to JIB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to JIB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
MGQ ~6h 18m SHJ ~9h 45m DOH ~10h 43m DXB ~19h 42m CAI ~30h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
150
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Djibouti City.
Distance & Flight Time
346 mi / 556 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport. The single-entry visa costs USD 23 for a 10-day stay or USD 40 for a 30-day stay. Payment is in USD cash. Bring a passport photo and your return or onward ticket. Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity.

You can also apply for an eVisa through the Djibouti eVisa portal before departure. The eVisa costs the same and saves time in the arrival queue. Processing takes 1 to 3 business days. Either option works fine.

Djibouti and Ethiopia share a border and have close economic ties. Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from Addis Ababa to Djibouti multiple times per week. The flight is about 1 hour. Many Ethiopian business travelers make this trip regularly. There are no special bilateral visa exemptions yet, but the process is quick and straightforward.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ADD–JIB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Djibouti City route.
Route details
Distance346 mi / 556 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: JIB
Full nameDjibouti-Ambouli Airport
IATA / ICAOJIB / HDAM
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to JIB flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 346 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ADD to JIB. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MGQ, SHJ, DOH, DXB, CAI and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JIB to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to JIB

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ADD to JIB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to JIB ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 346 miles (556 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MGQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.