Hawassa International is the regional airport serving Hawassa, the capital of Sidama Region in southern Ethiopia, near the shores of Lake Hawassa in the Great Rift Valley. It primarily handles domestic services, with Ethiopian Airlines operating the bulk of scheduled flights linking the city to Addis Ababa and other regional centres.
Which airlines fly from Hawassa?
Ethiopian Airlines is effectively the sole scheduled operator at Hawassa, running domestic services as part of its national network. Schedules are modest and can shift seasonally. Flightmussy lets you compare every available date across a 12-month fare heatmap, free, so you can pick the cheapest day without juggling multiple booking sites.
What is the IATA code for Hawassa?
AWA is the IATA code for Hawassa International Airport. If you have flown via the older airfield in town you may have seen different listings, but AWA is the current code used by Ethiopian Airlines and global distribution systems. Always search by AWA on Flightmussy to surface scheduled flights.
Are there direct flights from Hawassa to Addis Ababa?
Yes. The Hawassa-Addis Ababa (AWA-ADD) sector is the main route operated from Hawassa, flown by Ethiopian Airlines on a domestic schedule. Frequencies are limited compared to international hubs, so book early. Flightmussy's heatmap highlights the cheapest dates across the next 12 months without a signup.
When is the cheapest time to fly out of AWA?
Domestic Ethiopian fares tend to be softer outside major holidays such as Ethiopian New Year, Meskel and Genna, and during the long rainy season. Because AWA is thinly served, individual flight prices vary widely by date. Use the Flightmussy 12-month fare heatmap to spot the actual cheapest week.