Fly private between Addis Ababa and Jimma from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Jimma (JIM), and from Jimma (JIM) back to Addis Ababa (ADD).
Addis Ababa and Jimma lie approximately 262 km apart (163 mi / 142 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Addis Ababa to Jimma (and Jimma to Addis Ababa) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (ETB) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | Br460,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 46 min | 41 min – 51 min | Br540,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (ETB) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 55 min | Br460,000 – Br630,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 53 min | Br510,000 – Br680,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (ETB) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 46 min | Br540,000 – Br770,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 45 min | Br600,000 – Br860,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 44 min | Br660,000 – Br910,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Addis Ababa–Jimma, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and Harar Meda Airport.
Jimma, Ethiopia: Jimma Airport.
| Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | Jimma Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HAAB / ADD | HAJM / JIM |
| Longest hard runway | 12,467 ft | 10,236 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 7,630 ft | 5,500 ft |
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is at 7,630 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
Jimma Airport is at 5,500 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
All 21 aircraft we quote for Addis Ababa to Jimma can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport has 12,467 ft and Jimma Airport 10,236 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 262 km.
Alternates within range: Harar Meda Airport (5,940 ft, 37 km) · African Union Heliport
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Addis Ababa–Jimma trip to about 55 min gate to gate.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Addis Ababa–Jimma is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 55 min gate to gate over 262 km (163 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Addis Ababa–Jimma charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Addis Ababa–Jimma charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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