Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flying out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa. The city operates in the UTC+3 timezone and is 5 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
To ensure you get on your flight from Kuala Lumpur to ADD, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Kuala Lumpur to ADD with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between KUL and ADD include:
Chennai Airport (MAA)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
KUL is approximately 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Need a handy hotel close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, browse these options when setting off from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
SZB is about 24 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take you 27 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 32 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your flight from Kuala Lumpur to ADD:
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near ADD:
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
From Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
For a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, R 6,441 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just R 11,490. These are currently the lowest fares but could change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to ADD if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Addis Ababa, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Addis Ababa. The warmest month is March. Book your flights from Kuala Lumpur to ADD sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 25ºC.
November has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Addis Ababa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Addis Ababa right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport:
One of the best ways to get to know Addis Ababa is to explore its top attractions. Some highlights include Ethnological Museum, National Museum of Ethiopia and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
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