Zurich to Addis Ababa (ZRH–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ZRH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 40 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ZRH and ADD. Nearest airports to ZRH with scheduled service: Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, 127 mi) · Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH, 47 mi) · Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH, 47 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 9h AZDEET → ETNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Addis Ababa flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 9h 5m AZETLX → ET Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Addis Ababa flights
VIE Vienna 9h 5m CXETLX → ETOS Vienna (VIE) to Addis Ababa flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 9h 35m AFG3KQ → ETNH Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Addis Ababa flights
FCO Rome 9h 35m ACAZET → ET Rome (FCO) to Addis Ababa flights
IST Istanbul 9h 40m 6EGFOZ → ATETTK Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 9h 44m A3LXTP → A3ET Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Addis Ababa flights
GVA Geneva 10h 10m ACAIAZ → ETWB Geneva (GVA) to Addis Ababa flights
JED Jeddah 10h 42m SV → ETGFSV Jeddah (JED) to Addis Ababa flights
LHR London 10h 50m ACBAJL → ETNH London (LHR) to Addis Ababa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zurich to Addis Ababa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ZRH and ADD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
FRA ~9h 0m MXP ~9h 5m VIE ~9h 5m CDG ~9h 35m FCO ~9h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,127
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric ZRH→ADD MXP→ADD
Distance from ZRH – 127 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 7
Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Addis Ababa flights
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to ADD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Milan Malpensa and Vienna.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ADD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
Nearby alternatives include MXP. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Milan Malpensa and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).