Flying from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Addis Ababa.
You can choose from ten weekly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest you can take. Ethiopian Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 00:05.
To ensure you catch your ADD to FRA flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Frankfurt — and maybe even more of Germany if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ADD to FRA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between ADD and FRA:
Vienna International Airport
Brussels Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
₹ 25,979 is the best price for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 53,341. These prices can change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from ADD to FRA, reserve your journey nine months before your planned departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ADD to FRA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
67.14% of flights leaving from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport land at their destination on time.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ADD? If you've booked an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility to explore Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to the centre of Frankfurt has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Frankfurt. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ADD to FRA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.