Mumbai to Addis Ababa (BOM–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BOM–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,383 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: AI | 19 | 73F, 77W | 5h10-5h39 | – | Star Alliance | AI |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BOM: IST · ADD: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Mumbai, it's 3.5:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Indian passport holders can obtain an eVisa before travel through evisa.immigration.gov.et. A 30-day single-entry tourist eVisa costs $82, and a 90-day single-entry costs $102. Processing takes 1 to 3 working days. Visa on arrival is available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) at the same rates, paid in USD cash or by card, though queues can be long. The eVisa is faster and avoids the arrival line.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page. The eVisa application requires a passport scan, digital photo, travel itinerary, and hotel booking or invitation letter. The approved eVisa is emailed as a PDF. Print it. For business visits, apply for a business visa through the eVisa portal with a supporting letter from the Ethiopian host company. Extensions are possible at the Main Immigration Office in Addis Ababa for $20 to $40 depending on duration.
Direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Addis Ababa run about 6 to 7 hours on Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance), which uses Addis Ababa as its global hub. Ethiopian Airlines also connects from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian birr (ETB), trading at roughly 127 ETB per $1. Foreign currency must be exchanged at banks or authorized dealers, not on the street (it is illegal). Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from an endemic country, so carry the yellow card. Addis Ababa sits at 2,355 meters elevation, so expect cooler temperatures (10 to 25 degrees Celsius year-round) than most of India.
Mumbai Metro Line 1 (Versova–Ghatkopar) does not serve the airport directly.Currently, Mumbai Local Train (Western Line to Andheri station) plus an auto-rickshaw or taxi to the terminal is a low-cost route (₹15–50 for train, ₹80–120 for rickshaw).App-based cabs (Ola, Uber) cost ₹300–600 from South Mumbai or Bandra depending on traffic. The airport is 30km from Nariman Point/Churchgate; traffic is severe most of the day. Midnight–5am is the most reliable travel window. Black-and-yellow taxis are metered and less comfortable than app cabs.
BOM–ADD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOM to ADD
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BOM to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOM to ADD ranges from 5 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,383 miles (3,835 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.