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

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ET Ethiopian
7M8
4:00 PM
EAT T2
1:10 AM+1
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6h 40m
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AI Air India
7M8
11:15 PM
EAT T2
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6h 25m
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7M8
2:45 AM
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6:25 AM
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6h 10m
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Addis Ababa to Chennai
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,817 mi 6h 25m nonstop +2.5h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

ADD–MAA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,817 miles in approximately 6h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 2 7M8 6h40 – Star Alliance AI
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (2 flights/wk, 100%)
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 MAA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
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
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
883
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.
Know before you go

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 25m to 6h 40m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ADD–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance2,817 mi / 4,533 km
Flight time6h 25m to 6h 40m
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 4 return
1-stop connections19 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: MAA
Full nameChennai International Airport
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Chennai International Airport take approximately 6h 25m to 6h 40m. The route covers 2,817 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from ADD to MAA. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DMM, DAC, BOM, AUH, DEL, HYD, DXB, BLR, HKG, FRA, MCT, BRU, LHR, DOH, SHJ, BKK, SIN, BAH and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 MAA

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ADD to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to MAA ranges from 6 hours 25 minutes to 6 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,817 miles (4,533 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via DMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.