Travelling from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are your options in Milan.
Take off on a direct Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 35 minutes.
Addis Ababa is two hours ahead of Milan. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
The busiest route is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). You can choose from 7 direct services every week. Ethiopian Airlines operates a 10:55pm departure between MXP and ADD.
To ensure you catch your flight from Milan to ADD, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can find a direct flight from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) out of Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
When jetting out of MXP, you can take a direct flight from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with Ethiopian Airlines.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Ethiopian Airlines between MXP and ADD.
With an impressive 81.67% of services landing on schedule, Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Milan to ADD leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Located around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Milano Malpensa Airport, data shows 68.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, browse these options when heading out from Orio al Serio International Airport:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
BGY is around 64 kms (40 miles) from central Milan. It'll take 1 hour or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Milan to ADD flight? Unwind in a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Book a plane ticket from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between LIN and ADD include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The trip to LIN from central Milan is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 11 kms (7 miles) or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Have a late flight from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near ADD and hit the lights earlier:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
At the moment, £128 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £266. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Milan to ADD.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
April is the quietest month for flights from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), while July is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Addis Ababa based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your Milan to ADD plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
November has temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Addis Ababa
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