Addis Ababa to Nosy Be (ADD–NOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET837
ET Ethiopian
738
10:35 AM
EAT T2
2:45 PM
EAT
4h 10m
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ET836
ET Ethiopian
738
3:45 PM
EAT
7:45 PM
EAT
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Addis Ababa to Nosy Be
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,673 mi 4h 10m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

ADD–NOS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,673 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ADD Routes NOS Routes ADD Live Flights NOS Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–NOS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 738 4h10 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 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 NOS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to NOS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
36
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
0h
Nosy Be is 0 hours the same as Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · NOS: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Nosy Be.
Distance & Flight Time
1,673 mi / 2,692 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo. The tourist visa costs EUR 35 for a 30-day stay or EUR 40 for 60 days. Payment is in euros cash at the immigration counter. An eVisa option exists through evisamada.gov.mg, which costs the same and saves time at arrival.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry and have at least 2 blank pages. Bring a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and your yellow fever vaccination certificate. Madagascar requires the ICVP for travelers arriving from Ethiopia.

There are no direct flights from Addis Ababa to Antananarivo. Typical routing connects through Nairobi on Kenya Airways or through Johannesburg. The Malagasy ariary (MGA) is the local currency. Exchange euros or USD at the airport bureau de change on arrival. Credit cards work at larger hotels in Antananarivo but are useless in smaller towns and national parks. Carry enough cash for your entire trip outside the capital.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ADD–NOS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Nosy Be route.
Route details
Distance1,673 mi / 2,692 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections3 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: NOS
Full nameNosy Be-Fascene International Airport
IATA / ICAONOS / FMNN
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to NOS flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nosy Be-Fascene International Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,673 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ADD to NOS. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TNR, JNB and MXP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NOS 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 NOS

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Nosy Be-Fascene International Airport (NOS) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ADD to NOS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to NOS ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,673 miles (2,692 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via TNR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.