Mekele to Addis Ababa (MQX–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET101
ET Ethiopian
738
8:20 AM
EAT
9:30 AM
EAT
1h 10m
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ET103
ET Ethiopian
DH8
10:10 AM
EAT
11:40 AM
EAT
1h 30m
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ET105
ET Ethiopian
DH8
1:55 PM
EAT
3:30 PM
EAT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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ET191
ET Ethiopian
DH8
3:25 PM
EAT
5:00 PM
EAT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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ET261
ET Ethiopian
DH8
4:10 PM
EAT
5:45 PM
EAT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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ET100
ET Ethiopian
738
6:15 AM
EAT T1
7:35 AM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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ET102
ET Ethiopian
DH8
8:05 AM
EAT T1
9:40 AM
EAT
1h 35m
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ET104
ET Ethiopian
DH8
11:50 AM
EAT T1
1:25 PM
EAT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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ET190
ET Ethiopian
DH8
1:20 PM
EAT T1
2:55 PM
EAT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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ET260
ET Ethiopian
DH8
2:05 PM
EAT T1
3:40 PM
EAT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Mekele to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 314 mi 1h 10m nonstop

MQX–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 314 miles in approximately 1h 10m.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MQX–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 35 738, DH8 1h10-1h35 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
DH8 De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (35 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, MQX to ADD direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from Mekele

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric MQX→ADD AXU→ADD GDQ→ADD
Distance from MQX 69 mi 156 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 35 14 37
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 40m 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of MQX with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Addis Ababa is 0 hours the same as Mekele.
MQX: EAT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mekele, it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
314 mi / 506 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 35m.

MQX–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mekele to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance314 mi / 506 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
Origin: MQX
IATA / ICAOMQX / HAMK
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Elevation7,396 ft / 2,254 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MQX to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Alula Aba Nega Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 35m. The route covers 314 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from MQX to ADD. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from ADD to MQX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AXU, GDQ and BJR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MQX to ADD

Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MQX to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MQX to ADD ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 314 miles (506 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Axum (AXU), Azezo (GDQ) and Bahir Dar (BJR).