Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 5,132

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: -12.45%

In August 2025, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport handled 5,132 departures, a -12.45% year over year change as airlines adjusted capacity and schedules. The hub’s role for connections across Africa and intercontinental markets remained strong, with demand concentrated on peak travel days.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 29.54%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: -23.05 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 9

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -82.35%

Departure on-time performance stood at 29.54% with a -23.05 percentage points shift compared with last year, reflecting weather and air traffic flow constraints around afternoon banks. Cancelled departures totaled 9 (-82.35% year over year), limiting severe disruption; travelers still experienced longer queues and some missed connections during peaks.

Airlines Serving Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is anchored by Ethiopian Airlines with an extensive African network and long‑haul links to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. Secondary carriers and partners complement connectivity to regional capitals and major intercontinental hubs.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should be broadly steady and on‑time performance near current levels; afternoon convection and weekend surges may trigger pockets of delay. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather updates via the NextFly App.