Addis Ababa to Chennai (ADD–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ADD–MAA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,817 miles in approximately 6h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: AI | 4 | 7M8 | 6h40 | – | Star Alliance | AI |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · MAA: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 8.5:00 PM in Chennai.
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.
ADD–MAA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to MAA
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ADD to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to MAA is about 6 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,817 miles (4,533 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Dubai and Zayed. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.