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🇪🇹 Addis Abeba, Etiopia
Addis Ababa is Ethiopia's capital and African Union seat, at 2,400m altitude. A dynamic city with the National Museum (home of Lucy), Africa's largest market Merkato and gateway to Ethiopia's extraordinary landscapes.
📅 Best time to visit
October–March is dry season. June–September is rainy. Temperature is mild year-round thanks to altitude.
🌤 Climate
Highland temperate climate: 15–25°C year-round. Cool nights (5–10°C). Rain concentrated June–September.
🏨 Where to stay
Bole for airport convenience. Piazza for old centre. Kazanchis for business and restaurants.
🏨 Find hotels in Addis Abeba💡 Practical tips
- Direct Ethiopian Airlines flight from Malpensa in about 7 hours.
- Ethiopian coffee is the world's best — attend a coffee ceremony.
- Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian calendar (13 months) and a different time zone.
✈️ Direct flight Milan → Addis Abeba
Flight duration: approx. 7h. Airlines: Ethiopian Airlines. Departure from Terminal 1.
🚗 Car rental
Rent a car at Milan Malpensa airport (NAP) or directly in Addis Abeba to explore the area at your own pace.