Chennai to Addis Ababa (MAA–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MAA–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,817 miles in approximately 6h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: AI | 4 | 7M8 | 6h10-6h20 | – | Star Alliance | AI |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from Chennai
| Metric | MAA→ADD | BLR→ADD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAA | – | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 6 |
| Flight time | 6h 10m | 6h |
Travel Essentials
MAA: IST · ADD: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chennai, 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.
MAA–ADD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAA to ADD
Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAA to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAA to ADD is about 6 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,817 miles (4,533 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Zayed and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bengaluru (BLR).