AED 834 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa:

• Earliest: departs at 04:25 and lands at 08:48
• Latest: departs at 09:10 and lands at 13:33.

The flight takes about 4h 23m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa takes 4h 23m, covering 3,867 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa range from AED 1,625 to AED 2,082, with an average of AED 1,838 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,625 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of AED 1,838. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,275 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with AED 1,860 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 87–AED 300 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,395 to AED 11,053. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 865, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa most commonly connect through:

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 58% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,700 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at AED 1,965, a difference of AED 264.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ethiopian Air
• Etihad Airways

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 24m, compared to 10h 16m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 10h 43m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Addis Ababa is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi (Eastern Africa Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.