Addis Ababa was founded in the 19th century and it has been a magical gateway, to another world ever since. The city of Addis Ababa is a melting pot of gold for the residents of Ethiopia but the visitor, the capital of Addis Ababa a merge of the ancient and mystical world. In all, Addis is an excellent place in the country to sample Ethiopian food and has some beautiful museums and places to stay.

Airports available in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport(ADD) is located in the city ofAddis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is located in theBolearea, 6km southeast of the city centre and 65km north ofDebre Zeyit. The airport was formerly known asHaile Selassie I International Airport. It is the central hubofEthiopian Airlines, the national airline that serves destinations in Ethiopia and throughout the African continent, as well as nonstop service to Asia, Europe, North America and South America. The airport is also the base of the Ethiopian Aviation Academy. There are almost 450 flights every day that fly to destinations such as Dubai, Cairo, Bahrain, Istanbul and many more. Some of the airlines that operate here are Air Djibouti, Badr Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, FlyDubai and many other airlines. There are many facilities available at this airport such as lounge, restaurants, shops, ATMs and other many more.

How to get cheap flights to Addis Ababa?

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When is the best time to fly to Addis Ababa?

The average temperatures in Addis Ababa vary very little. Depending on the humidity, the temperatures are pleasant all year with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. If you're looking for the very warmesttime to visit Addis Ababa, the hottest months are May, April, and then March where the temperature range from 25.8°C to 13.9°C. If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Addis Ababa are November, January, and then December. In comparison, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late July. The busiest month for tourism in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia is in November, followed by June and February. Instead, it is recommended to visit in December.

What are the top things to do in Addis Ababa?

Haile Selassie’s Tomb - The Trinity Cathedral is one of the famous churches in the city and you must not miss it if you are ever in Addis Ababa. One of its major attraction is Haile Selassie's tomb. Along with his wife, the two caskets sit in a part of the church, and the rest of the building is exquisitely ornate, with beautiful stain glass windows, and well worth a look around. The cemetery nearby is also worth a stroll and you can view some famous tombs here including Sylvia Pankhurst (the iconic British suffragette) who is buried here.

Ethnographic Museum – This museum is one of the best museums in Addis Ababa, and it is located on the beautiful grounds of the city's main university campus. At this museum, visitors can walk through the stone archway and follow the path, until you reach a noticeably ornate building, which was once the palace of Haile Selassie's and now serves as the faculty of Sciences. You can pay PHP178 to view the fantastic exhibitions.

Mezscel Square – One of the best local things to do in Addis Ababa is strolling around the famous Mezscel Square. With rows of tiered seating embedded into the ground, locals flock here and every afternoon after 4 pm, the park is filled with people exercising. Every September 28^th, they celebrate the Mezscel Celebration here. There is also a religious celebration by the Ethiopian Orthodox community which is a walking spectacle inspired by the cross of Jesus, or in Amharic, the Mezscel.