Addis Ababa to Chennai (ADD–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,817 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 8m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET696+1
ET Ethiopian
7M8
4:00 PM
EAT T2
1:10 AM+1
IST
6h 40m
83%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI8000cs
AI Air India
7M8
11:05 PM
EAT T2
8:15 AM+1
IST
6h 40m
95%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET692+1
ET Ethiopian
7M8
11:05 PM
EAT T2
8:15 AM+1
IST
6h 40m
83%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET697+1
ET Ethiopian
7M8
2:45 AM
IST T2
6:25 AM
EAT
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7979cs
AI Air India
7M8
2:45 AM
IST T2
6:25 AM
EAT
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET693
ET Ethiopian
7M8
10:00 AM
IST T2
1:50 PM
EAT
6h 20m
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 10 hubs
BOM Mumbai 8h 50m AIET 6EA3AF Mumbai (BOM) to Chennai flights
DXB Dubai 9h 18m EKETFZ 6EEK Dubai (DXB) to Chennai flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 10h 5m ETEYMU 6EEYQP Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai flights
BLR Bengaluru 10h 20m ET 6EAFAI Bengaluru (BLR) to Chennai flights
DEL New Delhi 10h 22m AIET 6EA3AF New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai flights
DAC Dhaka 11h 10m ET 6EBGBS Dhaka (DAC) to Chennai flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 13h 42m ET WY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Chennai flights
HYD Hyderabad 14h ET 6EKLSG Hyderabad (HYD) to Chennai flights
HKG Hong Kong 18h 56m ET CXSQ Hong Kong (HKG) to Chennai flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 19h ET AILH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chennai flights
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Addis Ababa to Chennai
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,817 mi 6h 40m nonstop +2.5h ahead

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

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: AI 4 7M8 6h40 Star Alliance AI
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (4 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 MAA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
937
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
+2.5h
Chennai is 2.5 hours ahead of Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 8.5:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,817 mi / 4,533 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance2,817 mi / 4,533 km
Flight time6h 40m
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chennai International Airport take about 6h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,817 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ADD to MAA: Ethiopian Airlines.
This route has 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 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Dubai and Zayed.
Chennai is 2.5 hours ahead of Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from MAA 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 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.