Addis Ababa to Nairobi (ADD–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ADD–NBO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways lead the route. The flight covers 723 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: AI, EY, NH, OZ, UL, XY | 7 | 77W | 2h25 | – | Star Alliance | AI, EY, NH, OZ, UL, XY |
| KQ Kenya Airways Also: QR | 7 | E90 | 2h10 | – | SkyTeam | QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · NBO: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi.
Ethiopian passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Kenya. Apply online through etakenya.go.ke before departure. The eTA costs USD 30 and allows a stay of up to 90 days. Processing takes 3 business days on average. Print the approved eTA and carry it with your passport.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry and have at least 2 blank pages. Upload a passport scan, recent photo, proof of accommodation, and return or onward ticket when applying. The eTA replaced the old eVisa and visa on arrival systems in January 2024.
Ethiopian Airlines has multiple daily flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi, making this one of the busiest African corridors. Yellow fever vaccination is required since Ethiopia is in the endemic zone. Carry your ICVP. Kenyan shillings can be withdrawn from ATMs at JKIA on arrival. USD cash is widely accepted at hotels and safari operators.
ADD–NBO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to NBO
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ADD to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to NBO ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 723 miles (1,164 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 114 return, totaling 177 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.