São Paulo to Addis Ababa (GRU–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GRU–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 6,169 miles in approximately 12h. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: AI | 7 | 359 | 12h | – | Star Alliance | AI |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · ADD: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Addis Ababa.
Brazilian passport holders require a visa to enter Ethiopia. An eVisa can be obtained through the official Ethiopian immigration portal before travel, with processing taking up to 3 business days. Tourist eVisas are issued for 30 or 90 days. Passport must have at least 6 months validity from the date of entry.
CPTM Line 13-Jade commuter train runs from Luz station (central São Paulo) to the airport terminal in 33 minutes (R$4.40 integrated fare with metro). Trains run every 30 minutes from around 5am to midnight. This route is significantly cheaper than driving, as the Dutra highway (BR-116) suffers chronic congestion.Taxis from Paulista Avenue or Consolação cost R$90–150 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hails (99 or Uber) are widely used and typically R$70–120. Executive bus services (Guarucoop, Lira) run from Tietê terminal and Paulista (R$52–62). Traffic on the Dutra highway peaks heavily in afternoon and evening hours.
GRU–ADD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to ADD
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) 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.
GRU to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to ADD ranges from 12 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,169 miles (9,927 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via NBJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.