Zaventem to Addis Ababa (BRU–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET751+1
ET Ethiopian
789
10:03 PM
CEST TM
5:51 AM+1
EAT
6h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET750+1
ET Ethiopian
359
12:35 AM
EAT T2
7:05 AM
CEST
7h 30m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP8986cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
359
12:35 AM
EAT T2
7:05 AM
CEST
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET3714
ET Ethiopian
77X
1:30 AM
EAT
7:00 AM
CEST
6h 30m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATH Spata-Artemida 9h 3m A3GQSK A3ET Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Addis Ababa flights
GVA Geneva 9h 5m ETLXNH ETWB Geneva (GVA) to Addis Ababa flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 9h 30m A3ACAI ETNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Addis Ababa flights
IST Istanbul 9h 35m 6EFIGF ATETTK Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa flights
VIE Vienna 9h 38m AINHOS ETOS Vienna (VIE) to Addis Ababa flights
LHR London 9h 50m B6BACX ETNH London (LHR) to Addis Ababa flights
FCO Rome 9h 52m AZEYFB ET Rome (FCO) to Addis Ababa flights
ARN Stockholm 10h 27m A3CXEY ETWB Stockholm (ARN) to Addis Ababa flights
MAD Madrid 10h 40m AYBTEY ET Madrid (MAD) to Addis Ababa flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 10h 50m AZNHSN ET Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Addis Ababa flights
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Zaventem to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,492 mi 6h 48m nonstop +1h ahead

BRU–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,492 miles in approximately 6h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 789 6h48 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 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, BRU to ADD 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
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,647
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.

Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric BRU→ADD LGG→ADD
Distance from BRU 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 2
Flight time 6h 48m 7h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 7:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
3,492 mi / 5,619 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 48m gate to gate.
Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

BRU–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance3,492 mi / 5,619 km
Flight time6h 48m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take about 6h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 3,492 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BRU to ADD: Ethiopian Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Geneva Cointrin and Frankfurt Main.
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from ADD to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 BRU to ADD

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

BRU to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to ADD is about 6 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,492 miles (5,619 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Geneva Cointrin and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).