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Addis Ababa.AED 1,551 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 24, returning Fri, Feb 6.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Kigali on Sat, Jan 24, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Addis Ababa on Fri, Feb 6, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,551, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 1,553 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 21, returning Fri, Jan 23.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Kigali on Wed, Jan 21, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Addis Ababa on Fri, Jan 23, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,553, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 1,553 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 10, returning Tue, Mar 17.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Kigali on Tue, Mar 10, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Addis Ababa on Tue, Mar 17, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,553, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 1,555 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 19, returning Sat, Feb 28.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Kigali on Thu, Feb 19, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Addis Ababa on Sat, Feb 28, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,555, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 2,106 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jan 1, returning Thu, Jan 8.Round-trip flight with RwandAir.Outbound direct flight with RwandAir departing from Kigali on Thu, Jan 1, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with RwandAir departing from Addis Ababa on Thu, Jan 8, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,106, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 2,114 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 30, returning Sat, Jan 3.Round-trip flight with RwandAir.Outbound direct flight with RwandAir departing from Kigali on Tue, Dec 30, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with RwandAir departing from Addis Ababa on Sat, Jan 3, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,114, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 2,231 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 6, returning Fri, Jul 31.Round-trip flight with RwandAir.Outbound direct flight with RwandAir departing from Kigali on Mon, Jul 6, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with RwandAir departing from Addis Ababa on Fri, Jul 31, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,231, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 2,257 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 13, returning Tue, May 19.Round-trip flight with RwandAir.Outbound direct flight with RwandAir departing from Kigali on Wed, May 13, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with RwandAir departing from Addis Ababa on Tue, May 19, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,257, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kigali to Addis Ababa flights are currently cheapest in January.
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Direct flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa

Kigali to Addis Ababa: Alternative routes

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Kigali to Addis Ababa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 1,551
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time2 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week55

Finding cheap flights from Kigali to Addis Ababa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Kigali to Addis Ababa is AED 1,551. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Kigali to Addis Ababa.
Etihad Airways, Flynas and Ethiopian Airlines fly direct from Kigali to Addis Ababa.
There are 55 flights per week flying from Kigali to Addis Ababa, as of December 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Addis Ababa is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kigali Airport to Addis Ababa Airport on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Addis Ababa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Addis Ababa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Kenya Airways and RwandAir offer the cheapest flight tickets to Addis Ababa.

Traveling from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Kigali.

  • Flights from KGL to ADD start at 01:40 — the earliest with Ethiopian Airlines. The last service of the day is at 17:40 with Ethiopian Airlines. Overall, there are 28 weekly Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your KGL to ADD flight.

  • During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.

  • Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if you have time.

  • Most travelers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for KGL to ADD flights is Ethiopian Airlines.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between KGL and ADD include:

    • Entebbe International Airport

    • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    • Bujumbura International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • AED 1,133 is the lowest price for a one-way Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Return flights start from AED 1,551. These fares can change based on availability.

  • Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KGL to ADD.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from KGL to ADD is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Handy information about Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • 71.6% of flights departing from Kigali International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Kigali International Airport from central Kigali, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometers from the airport to the city center.

  • The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near KGL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:

  • Go beyond Addis Ababa and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car from Green Motion.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa

  • From Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa is approximately 6 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.

When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KGL to ADD in November. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.

Explore more of Ethiopia

  • Addis Ababa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ethiopia waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometers east of Addis Ababa, a trip to Dire Dawa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.

  • Around 80 kilometers south-east of Addis Ababa, Nazrēt is another essential stop in Ethiopia. Start your sightseeing at Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

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