Traveling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 4 hours.
Addis Ababa is one hour behind Muscat and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from MCT to ADD start at 04:30 — the first with Ethiopian Airlines. The last departure is at 04:40 with Ethiopian Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of ten weekly Muscat International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MCT to ADD flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if you have time.
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MCT to ADD flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MCT and ADD:
Dubai Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight is AED 613. A round-trip ticket right now is AED 1,250. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MCT to ADD.
The cheapest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 85.46% of flights that take off from MCT arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Muscat to Muscat International Airport is around 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MCT:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Consider staying in a hotel near ADD if you have a late Muscat International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and discover corners of Addis Ababa that aren't on a typical itinerary. Find your perfect set of wheels with Green Motion.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to the center of Addis Ababa has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometers away.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Addis Ababa in April.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Muscat International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCT to ADD in November. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Dire Dawa is just one of the many places in Ethiopia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometers away to the east, its top attractions include ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
Nazrēt is another essential stop in Ethiopia and is around 80 kilometers south-east of Addis Ababa. No journey is complete without visiting Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.