Best value: Oct — fares from €375 and ~21°C daytime.
Flights from Mahe to Addis Ababa start around €375 (typically 1 stop). Range seen recently: €375–558, based on 2 fares found by travellers.
In Oct, Addis Ababa typically sees ~21°C daytime highs and 6 rainy days.
3★+ hotels from €28/night (31 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).
Top-rated tours and tickets from €63 — book ahead for the popular ones.
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Addis Ababa (Amharic: አዲስ አበባ) is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. With an estimated population of more than 6 million in 2026, it is growing very rapidly like many African cities. The city is an important center of diplomacy, and despite being a relatively young city, Addis is a good introduction to Ethiopia and its culture.
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