Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Addis Ababa (CDG–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CDG–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,468 miles in approximately 7h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: NH | 7 | 359 | 7h20 | – | Star Alliance | NH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CDG: CEST · ADD: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 7:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
French citizens need a visa to enter Ethiopia. The eVisa is the standard option. Apply online at evisa.immigration.gov.et at least 3 days before travel. The single-entry 30-day tourist eVisa costs USD 82. The 90-day eVisa costs USD 102. Processing takes 1 to 3 business days. Print the approval letter and present it at immigration in Addis Ababa.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry and have at least 1 blank page. The eVisa is valid only for entry through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If entering overland, you need an embassy visa from the Ethiopian embassy in Paris (184 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris 8e). Embassy visa processing takes 3 to 5 business days and costs the same.
Ethiopian Airlines flies Paris CDG to Addis Ababa direct daily. Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian birr (ETB). USD and EUR cash can be exchanged at banks and hotels. ATMs in Addis Ababa accept Visa cards but not all accept Mastercard. Yellow fever vaccination is not mandatory for direct arrival from France, but carry your ICVP if transiting through an endemic country.
RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.
Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).
CDG–ADD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CDG to ADD
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CDG to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CDG to ADD is about 7 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,468 miles (5,580 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Marseille Provence, King Abdulaziz and Cairo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.