Zurich to Addis Ababa (ZRH–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between ZRH and ADD, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→ADD | MXP→ADD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 7 |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · ADD: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
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.
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.
ZRH–ADD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Vienna and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).