Vienna to Addis Ababa (VIE–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
ET731
ET Ethiopian
789
10:00 PM
CET T3
6:20 AM+1
EAT
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET725
ET Ethiopian
789
10:30 PM
CET T3
6:50 AM+1
EAT
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET730
ET Ethiopian
789
1:30 AM
EAT T2
6:05 AM
CET
6h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET724
ET Ethiopian
788
1:30 AM
EAT T2
6:05 AM
CET
6h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vienna to Addis Ababa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,998 mi 6h 20m nonstop +2h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

VIE–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,998 miles in approximately 6h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VIE–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 789 6h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 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, VIE to ADD direction.
Mon
1
flight
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
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VIE to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,826
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vienna, it's 8:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,998 mi / 4,825 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Austrian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia. The eVisa at evisa.gov.et is the standard route. A single-entry 30-day tourist visa costs USD 82 and a 90-day visa costs USD 102. Processing takes 1 to 3 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

Visa on arrival is available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for the same fees, but the eVisa saves time at immigration. If you arrive via Ethiopian Airlines, they sometimes assist with visa on arrival processing. Print your eVisa confirmation and carry it with your passport.

Getting to VIE

The City Airport Train (CAT) runs non-stop between Wien Mitte station and VIE in 16 minutes (€14.90 one-way, €24.90 return). The S7 commuter rail covers the same route with stops in 30–35 minutes for €4.20.Taxis are metered but expensive; expect €35–45 from the city center. Uber and ride-shares cost €25–35. Parking at VIE runs €8–14/day in the remote lot with shuttle.

VIE–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vienna to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance2,998 mi / 4,825 km
Flight time6h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: VIE
IATA / ICAOVIE / LOWW
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Passengers/yr31.7M
Elevation600 ft / 183 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VIE to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Vienna International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 6h 20m. The route covers 2,998 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from VIE to ADD. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JED, CAI, GVA, BOM, CDG, BLR, RUH, AMM, DOH, ARN, IST, TLV, LHR, FCO, DXB, MXP, AUH, SHJ, JFK, PVG, BKK, ICN, DEL, PEK, ORD, IAD and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 2 hours ahead of Vienna.
Yes, return flights from ADD to VIE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 VIE to ADD

Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VIE to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VIE to ADD ranges from 6 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,998 miles (4,825 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via JED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.