Seoul to Addis Ababa (ICN–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ICN–ADD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and All Nippon Airways lead the route. The flight covers 5,714 miles in approximately 12h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 6 | 359 | 12h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| NH All Nippon Airways | 6 | 359 | 12h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ICN: KST · ADD: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 12:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
South Korean passport holders need a visa to enter Ethiopia. The eVisa at evisa.gov.et costs $82 for a single-entry 30-day tourist visa or $102 for 90 days. Processing takes 1 to 3 working days. A visa on arrival is available at Addis Ababa Bole Airport (ADD) for the same fees, payable in USD cash or by card. The eVisa is faster since the on-arrival queue can run 30 to 60 minutes during peak hours.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with one blank page. For the eVisa, upload a passport photo and provide accommodation details for at least the first night. No return ticket is required for the application, but immigration may ask. Extensions are handled at the Main Department of Immigration in Addis Ababa before expiry, costing about $20 for an additional 30 days.
No direct flights connect South Korea to Ethiopia. Route through Bangkok (about 9 hours to ADD on Ethiopian Airlines), Dubai, or Hong Kong. Total travel time from Seoul runs 15 to 20 hours. Ethiopian Airlines is a Star Alliance member, so Asiana miles work for redemptions. Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian birr (ETB), trading at roughly 25 KRW per ETB 1. ATMs in Addis have low withdrawal limits (ETB 4,000 to ETB 10,000 per transaction). Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from an endemic country. Ethiopia uses its own calendar (7 to 8 years behind Gregorian) and the day starts at 6:00 AM, so "1 o'clock" Ethiopian time means 7:00 AM.
AREX (Airport Railroad Express) runs two services from Seoul Station: the Direct Train (43 min, ₩11,000, reserved seats) and the All-Stop train (66 min, ₩4,550, unreserved). Both trains serve T1 first, then T2; confirm which terminal your airline uses before boarding.Limousine buses depart from major Seoul neighborhoods and hotels (₩16,000–18,000, 60–90 min depending on traffic). KAL and LIMOUSINE services are reliable. Taxis from central Seoul cost ₩65,000–80,000 and take 60–90 minutes. Deluxe (black) taxis are pricier but English-speaking drivers are more common.
ICN–ADD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ICN to ADD
Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and All Nippon Airways. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ICN to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ICN to ADD is about 12 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,714 miles (9,196 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Suvarnabhumi and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.