Addis Ababa to Niamey (ADD–NIM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET937
ET Ethiopian
359
10:20 AM
EAT T2
2:00 PM
WAT
5h 40m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET936
ET Ethiopian
789
12:50 PM
WAT
8:35 PM
EAT
5h 45m
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 6 hubs
LFW Lomé 10h 5m ETMS ET Lomé (LFW) to Niamey flights
NDJ N'Djamena 13h 3m AHET TK N'Djamena (NDJ) to Niamey flights
IST Istanbul 15h 48m ETTK TK Istanbul (IST) to Niamey flights
ABJ Abidjan 18h 33m ETEYWB TU Abidjan (ABJ) to Niamey flights
OUA Ouagadougou 25h 33m ET ET Ouagadougou (OUA) to Niamey flights
BKO Bamako ~10h 30m ETEYXY TK Bamako (BKO) to Niamey flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Addis Ababa to Niamey
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,499 mi 5h 40m nonstop -2h behind

ADD–NIM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,499 miles in approximately 5h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–NIM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 4 359 5h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – 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 NIM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to NIM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
131
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
-2h
Niamey is 2 hours behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · NIM: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 4:00 PM in Niamey.
Distance & Flight Time
2,499 mi / 4,021 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter Niger. Apply at the Niger embassy in Addis Ababa. The single-entry tourist visa costs about EUR 40 and allows a 30-day stay. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. There is no eVisa system for Niger.

Required documents: completed application form, passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages, two passport photos, proof of accommodation, return flight booking, and yellow fever vaccination certificate. The ICVP is mandatory for all arrivals from Ethiopia. Niger enforces this at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey.The capital Niamey is more stable but political conditions shift. The West African CFA franc (XOF) is the local currency. Bring euros in cash for exchange. USD can be changed at banks in Niamey but at worse rates. ATMs exist but are unreliable outside the capital.

ADD–NIM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Niamey route.
Route details
Distance2,499 mi / 4,021 km
Flight time5h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: NIM
IATA / ICAONIM / DRRN
TimezoneAfrica/Niamey
Elevation732 ft / 223 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to NIM flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport take about 5h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,499 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ADD to NIM: Ethiopian Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Lomé–Tokoin, N'Djamena and İstanbul.
Niamey is 2 hours behind Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from NIM 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 NIM

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ADD to NIM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to NIM is about 5 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,499 miles (4,021 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lomé–Tokoin, N'Djamena and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.