Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 06m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceBr540,000 – Br770,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500)
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Fly private between Addis Ababa and Makale from US$9,500 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Makale (MQX), and from Makale (MQX) back to Addis Ababa (ADD).
As the crow flies, Addis Ababa to Makale is roughly 506 kilometres — 314 miles, or 273 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Addis Ababa–Makale spans US$9,500 – US$22,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (ETB) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | Br540,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | Br630,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (ETB) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 06m | Br540,000 – Br770,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 04m | Br600,000 – Br860,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 03m | Br660,000 – Br910,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (ETB) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 03m | Br630,000 – Br880,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 01m | Br680,000 – Br970,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 59 min | Br740,000 – Br1,050,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
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.
Charter pricing on Addis Ababa–Makale moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and Harar Meda Airport.
Makale, Ethiopia: Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport.
| Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HAAB / ADD | HAMK / MQX |
| Longest hard runway | 12,467 ft | 11,811 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 7,630 ft | 7,396 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.
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport is at 7,396 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 Makale can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport has 12,467 ft and Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport 11,811 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 506 km.
Alternates within range: Harar Meda Airport (5,940 ft, 37 km) · African Union Heliport
Those 1h 06m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$9,500 – US$22,500 range for Addis Ababa–Makale, confirmed once we check live availability.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 4-6 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
The Addis Ababa to Makale route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$22,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 06m gate to gate across the 506 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Addis Ababa–Makale departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Addis Ababa–Makale charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Makale to Addis Ababa runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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