Geneva to Addis Ababa (GVA–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,217 mi airlines 6/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
ET739
ET Ethiopian
359
9:20 PM
CET T1
6:10 AM+1
EAT
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET729
ET Ethiopian
359
10:15 PM
CET T1
7:05 AM+1
EAT
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET738
ET Ethiopian
359
12:45 AM
EAT T2
6:15 AM
CET
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET728
ET Ethiopian
359
12:55 AM
EAT T2
6:15 AM
CET
7h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Geneva to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 3,217 mi 6h 50m nonstop +2h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

GVA–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,217 miles in approximately 6h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GVA–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 6 359 6h50 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (6 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, GVA to ADD direction.
Mon
0
flights
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
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,457
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 Geneva

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric GVA→ADD MXP→ADD
Distance from GVA 133 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 6 7
Flight time 6h 50m 6h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of GVA with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Addis Ababa is 2 hours ahead of Geneva.
GVA: CET · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 8:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
3,217 mi / 5,177 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Swiss citizens need a visa to enter Ethiopia. Apply online through evisa.gov.et before departure. A 30-day single-entry tourist visa costs USD 82. A 90-day visa costs USD 102. Processing takes 1 to 3 business days.

Visa on arrival is available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at the same price, but queues can be long during peak arrival times. The eVisa saves you 30 to 60 minutes at immigration. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the entry date. Print your eVisa approval and keep it with your travel documents.

GVA–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geneva to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance3,217 mi / 5,177 km
Flight time6h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: GVA
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GVA to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 6h 50m. The route covers 3,217 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from GVA to ADD. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAI, DWC, VIE, JED, LHR, ARN, FCO, RUH, CDG, BEY, AMM, DOH, DXB, AUH, YYZ, TLV, IST, LGW, JFK, PEK, PVG and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 2 hours ahead of Geneva.
Yes, return flights from ADD to GVA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MXP. 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 GVA to ADD

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GVA to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVA to ADD ranges from 6 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,217 miles (5,177 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).