New Delhi to Addis Ababa (DEL–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DEL–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,828 miles in approximately 6h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: AI | 14 | 77L, 788 | 6h30 | – | Star Alliance | AI |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DEL: IST · ADD: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, 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.
Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.
DEL–ADD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEL to ADD
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEL to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEL to ADD ranges from 6 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,828 miles (4,551 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via KWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.