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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
ET937
ET Ethiopian
359
10:20 AM
EAT T2
2:00 PM
WAT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET936
ET Ethiopian
359
12:50 PM
WAT
8:35 PM
EAT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Addis Ababa to Niamey
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,499 mi 5h 40m nonstop -2h behind 6 1-stop hubs

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, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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
~9h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
106
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.
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 connections6 hubs
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 approximately 5h 40m. The route covers 2,499 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from ADD to NIM. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LFW, NDJ, ABJ, BKO, OUA and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 5 hours 40 minutes. 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

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via LFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.