Addis Ababa to Antananarivo (ADD–TNR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
ET853
ET Ethiopian
788
8:55 AM
EAT T2
1:45 PM
EAT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET884
ET Ethiopian
738
3:20 AM
EAT
8:00 AM
EAT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET852
ET Ethiopian
359
2:50 PM
EAT
7:30 PM
EAT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Addis Ababa to Antananarivo
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,008 mi 4h 50m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

ADD–TNR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,008 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–TNR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 788 4h50 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 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 TNR 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
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to TNR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
138
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
0h
Antananarivo is 0 hours the same as Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · TNR: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Antananarivo.
Distance & Flight Time
2,008 mi / 3,232 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m.
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.

ADD–TNR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Antananarivo route.
Route details
Distance2,008 mi / 3,232 km
Flight time4h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 12 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: TNR
IATA / ICAOTNR / FMMI
TimezoneIndian/Antananarivo
Elevation4,198 ft / 1,280 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to TNR flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Ivato International Airport take approximately 4h 50m. The route covers 2,008 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ADD to TNR. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SEZ, NBO, JNB and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TNR 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 TNR

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

ADD to TNR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to TNR ranges from 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,008 miles (3,232 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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