Addis Ababa stands above two thousand three hundred metres, making it one of the highest capitals in Africa, and that elevation gives it a temperate climate year round despite its closeness to the equator. The African Union is headquartered here and the city counts as one of the continent's diplomatic centres. The three million year old fossil known as Lucy, displayed at the National Museum, is its best known draw. Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul, a flight of about 5 hours 40 minutes.
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See flights to Addis Ababa →When to visit Addis Ababa
October to March is the dry season and the best stretch for a visit, with January among the clearest months. June to September is the main rainy season and makes getting around harder. The altitude keeps evenings cool and can leave you tired on the first days.
Things to do in Addis Ababa
The National Museum and Lucy
See Lucy, the three million year old Australopithecus fossil, and the Ethiopian history collections.
Merkato
Walk the spice and coffee rows of one of the largest open-air markets in Africa.
The Entoto hills
Climb the eucalyptus-covered hills north of the city and look down over the capital.
St George's Cathedral
See the wall paintings of the octagonal cathedral and the small museum beside it.
The Ethnographic Museum
Explore the country's peoples, music and religious art in the museum inside a former palace.
The coffee ceremony
Sit in on the traditional ceremony where the beans are roasted and brewed in front of you.
Flights from Turkey to Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is served by Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), about 8 km from the city centre and reached in about 20 minutes by taxi. There are direct flights from Istanbul.
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Flights land at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), about 8 km from the centre, reached in about 20 minutes by taxi.
Where in Turkiye are there direct flights to Addis Ababa from?
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul. The flight takes about 5 hours 40 minutes.
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