Cheap flights to Ethiopia from HK$8,173

Peak Season: October through May is the dry season and is most popular with visitors. Though there is never a real stampede of tourists stepping off flights to Ethiopia, the dry season is the time when hotels are more likely to be booked and attractions will be busier. Off Season: June to September is when the country receives the most rain, however, this can still be a good time to visit as there is plenty of sunshine.

The duration of flights to Ethiopia from Hong Kong varies depending on whether you’re taking a direct flight or a flight with multiple stops. Direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) can take 11h to 12h 30min. With a single stopover at Bangkok International Airport (BKK), the flight can take up to 12h 30min. Ethiopia flight deals with two stops can go through Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). These can take up to 30h 35min.

Flights to Ethiopia originate from Hong Kong International Airport. Airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways offer direct flights to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport from Hong Kong. You can also use Ethiopian Airlines from Hong Kong International airport if you prefer cheap flights to Ethiopia with two stops. Prices may depend on a number of factors, including the route taken and the type of service. If you’re in a different region to Hong Kong International airport, you should factor in more time for transport to the airport.

There are different ways you can travel while in Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, you can use public transport, specifically buses, which offer cheap transport, if you want to get around cities. You can take domestic flights to travel from Addis Ababa to Aksum – flights offer the fastest means of transport between major cities. Minibuses are run like taxis and offer a quick way to travel around. They’re available from 05:30 to around 21:00, and you can find them in almost every major intersection. Visitors use minibuses to travel between Addis Ababa and towns such as Sebeta and Mojo. Taxis are another option for short journeys (up to 3 km), and offer a means of taking a city tour in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia’s light-rail system is also a useful option for visitors who want to avoid traffic congestion. Tickets cost from HK$0.39 to HK$1.16.

Ethiopia is blessed with abundant rare wildlife and natural beauty, so there is a lot to explore. Aksum hosts ancient castles, churches and palaces with centuries of history. Huge monoliths in Aksum are tombstones for Ethiopian rulers from centuries ago. The largest monolith (Remhai’s stele) highlights an incredible display of ancient engineering, as it would have stood 33 m tall, weighing 500 tons, when it was first erected. The castles of Gonder, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is another popular place to visit in Ethiopia. They include 17th-century castles such as the Castle of Emperor Fasilides, the Castle of Emperor Iyasu, and the Bakaffa Castle, which show Ethiopia’s opulent past. Another oppportunity for adventure can be found in Simien Mountains National Park, where you can witness superb wildlife and alpine plants. Homer, a Greek poet, described the mountains as "chess pieces of gods", as they are an unmissable feature of Ethiopia.

Business and tourist visas are required to fly to Ethiopia. Hong Kong passport holders can obtain a visa online on Ethiopia’s Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs website. To enter Ethiopia, you must have a passport valid for six months from the date of entry. Tourist and e-visas cost from HK$388, excluding processing fees.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Ethiopia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Ethiopia.

Jigiga Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Ethiopia. One-way flights to Jigiga Airport typically cost HK$771, while return flights cost around HK$2,179.

A return flight to Ethiopia will typically cost around HK$367, however they can be found for as little as HK$278.

Yes. Addis Ababa Bole Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Bertukanama Guesthouse is the closest property to Addis Ababa Bole Airport (0.0 km away from Addis Ababa Bole Airport).