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Only Ethiopian Air operates flights between Addis Ababa and Cape Town.

Flights from Addis Ababa to Cape Town usually depart from Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Addis Ababa to Cape Town.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R11 407 return via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), compared with R14 881 for direct.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Most connecting flights from Addis Ababa to Cape Town pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Addis Ababa to Cape Town route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R10 759 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R16 602, a difference of R5 842. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Addis Ababa to Cape Town flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Addis Ababa to Cape Town:

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 and lands at 14:00
• Latest: departs at 8:40 and lands at 15:10.

The flight takes about 6h 30m.

A direct flight from Addis Ababa to Cape Town takes 6h 30m, covering 8 411 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R9 818 to R97 089. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Addis Ababa to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 161, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Cape Town is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa (South Africa Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R50 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Sixt
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Woodford

Return flights from Addis Ababa to Cape Town range from R11 652 to R15 853, with an average of R13 733 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 652 counts as a good deal.