Cheap Flights from Windhoek to Addis Ababa from AU$ 675

Addis Ababa is considered as the gateway of the ancient world with the mystical charm. Addis Ababa is a place which is full of life and growing at a rapid pace and had made entry into the list of fastest economically growing cities of the world. With soothing temperatures throughout the year and nonstop sunshine, it is a place to roam and enjoy the charm mixing with the locals who are always enthusiastic and energetic.

Tip: Avoid visiting Addis Ababa between July to September as it rains heavy at the time unless you want to enjoy monsoon.

Reaching Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is around 6 km from the city centre, and Ethiopian Airlines has its central hub there. You can fly directly from Windhoek to Addis Ababa operated by Ethiopian Airways. Windhoek to Addis Ababa flights usually takes around 6 hours if one catches the Direct flights to Addis Ababa. However, cheap flights to Addis Ababa can also be availed flying in Multiple Airlines, and the travel duration varies between 12 hours to 21 hours.

Tip: Book the tickets well in advance to benefit with cheapest airfare rates, and managing your budget judiciously.

Places to visit in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is a place where you can find the old and the new existing together. Visit the St. George’s Cathedral and Museum on the top of the hill not only to see the architecture but also the lovely paintings. If you are interested in history, The Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum should be the destination that showcases the sufferings of the people. The National Museum of Ethiopia is, of course, the best to observe the relics and paintings.

The place has Monuments, Lion of Judah, Derg Monument quite close to each other and you can walk to visit them with the air filled with the aroma of freshly brewed world-famous Ethiopian coffee.

Do not miss out the Meskel Square, which is the city centre of Addis Ababa where the famous festivals of Ethiopian Christians are held.

Tip: Enjoy travelling to Addis Ababa during the mid-month of January when the Timket event to celebrate Jesus Christ’s baptism in Jordan River. You will only see the green red and yellow colours everywhere.

Shop and Dine

The tour of Addis Ababa is not complete without shopping. Go to the Shiro Meda market near to the US Embassy at Addis Ababa and get the delicate hand-woven clothes made from cotton, especially for the fairer sex. Get small, locally made traditional gift items for friends and relatives back home. If you are interested in gold jewellery, then go to the Merkato market area that has some of the most famous stores selling them. While you are hungry, it is best to fill your tummy with the traditional Ethiopian platters or get energetic drinking the coffee. Coffee lovers are sure to enjoy a variety of coffee.

Tip: Coffee and gold jewellery are the specialities of Addis Ababa. Do not miss the opportunity to try them.

There are many Windhoek to Addis Ababa flights but book them in advance to get the best deal. Start planning and make your Windhoek - Addis Ababa flight booking without delay, and grab the cheapest tickets.

Enjoy the mix blend of culture, history, festivals, and the taste of coffee and the glitter of gold.