Bahir Dar to Dessie (BJR–DSE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET294
ET Ethiopian
DH8
8:40 AM
EAT
9:40 AM
EAT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET292
ET Ethiopian
DH8
8:50 AM
EAT
9:40 AM
EAT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bahir Dar to Dessie
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 166 mi 1h nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

BJR–DSE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 166 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BJR–DSE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 5 DH8 1h Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
DH8 De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (5 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, BJR to DSE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BJR to DSE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1
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
Dessie is 0 hours the same as Bahir Dar.
BJR: EAT · DSE: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bahir Dar, it's 6:00 PM in Dessie.
Distance & Flight Time
166 mi / 268 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.

BJR–DSE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bahir Dar to Dessie route.
Route details
Distance166 mi / 268 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: BJR
IATA / ICAOBJR / HABD
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Elevation5,978 ft / 1,822 m
Destination: DSE
IATA / ICAODSE / HADC
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Elevation6,120 ft / 1,865 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BJR to DSE flights.
Nonstop flights from Bahir Dar Airport to Kombolcha Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 166 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from BJR to DSE. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DSE to BJR 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 BJR to DSE

Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BJR to DSE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BJR to DSE ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 166 miles (268 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via ADD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.