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Cheapest return flight
AED 1,281
Typical prices: AED 1,499-AED 2,014
Air Arabia
Fri 9/11Thu 15/11
SHJ - ADD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
AED 716
Typical prices: AED 774-AED 1,274
طيران الجزيرة‎
Tue 30/1
DXB - ADD • 1 stop
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You can fly direct with Ethiopian Air, flydubai, and others. Average duration is 4h 19m.
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Most flights • 45 per week
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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Cheapest • 15% average savings
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Addis Ababa

 
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Recent return flight deals to Addis Ababa

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Air Arabia Logo
21:00 - 00:20SHJ  Sharjah-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
4h 20mdirect
Air Arabia Logo
01:15 - 06:30ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-SHJ Sharjah
4h 15mdirect
AED 1,281Air Arabia
Tue, 29 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:25 - 07:45SHJ  Sharjah-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
4h 20mdirect
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:05 - 03:25ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-SHJ Sharjah
4h 20mdirect
AED 1,340Ethiopian Air
Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Air Arabia Logo
21:00 - 00:20SHJ  Sharjah-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
4h 20mdirect
Air Arabia Logo
01:15 - 06:30ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-SHJ Sharjah
4h 15mdirect
AED 1,351Air Arabia
Wed, 2 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:25 - 07:45AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
4h 20mdirect
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:50 - 03:10ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
4h 20mdirect
AED 1,395Ethiopian Air
Tue, 3 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
04:25 - 07:45AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
4h 20mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
14:05 - 19:25ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
4h 20mdirect
AED 1,417Etihad Airways
Sun, 8 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
04:25 - 07:45AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
4h 20mdirect
Etihad Airways Logo
14:05 - 19:25ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
4h 20mdirect
AED 1,428Etihad Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
flydubai Logo
00:30 - 04:00DXB  Dubai Intl-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
4h 30mdirect
flydubai Logo
05:00 - 10:20ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-DXB Dubai Intl
4h 20mdirect
AED 1,432flydubai
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
flydubai Logo
15:55 - 19:30DXB  Dubai Intl-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
4h 35mdirect
flydubai Logo
05:00 - 10:20ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-DXB Dubai Intl
4h 20mdirect
AED 1,436flydubai
Fri, 4 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
flynas Logo
16:15 - 03:55DXB  Dubai Intl-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
12h 40m1 stop Riyadh King Khaled Intl
flynas Logo
05:35 - 18:30ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-DXB Dubai Intl
11h 55m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
AED 1,480flynas
Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov
flynas Logo
19:30 - 04:40DXB  Dubai Intl-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
10h 10m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
flynas Logo
05:35 - 18:30ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-DXB Dubai Intl
11h 55m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
AED 1,494flynas
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Addis Ababa

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Addis Ababa?

Sharjah to Addis Ababa is the cheapest route at AED 1,281 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Dubai to Addis Ababa is the most popular connection with return deals from AED 1,432.

How much is a flight to Addis Ababa?

On average, a return flight from the United Arab Emirates to Addis Ababa costs AED 1,740, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Sharjah average AED 1,429, while Dubai runs a bit higher at AED 1,755.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Addis Ababa?

Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Addis Ababa at AED 1,726 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Thursday is the most expensive at AED 1,777.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Addis Ababa?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Addis Ababa with an average price of AED 1,623 return.
•April (AED 1,920) and May (AED 1,814) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Addis Ababa?

Afternoon flights to Addis Ababa are the cheapest at AED 1,715 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at AED 1,818.

What is a good deal for flights to Addis Ababa?

Flights under AED 1,499 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Addis Ababa at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Sharjah AED 1,290.

When are flights to Addis Ababa the cheapest?

Flights to Addis Ababa are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 7% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Addis Ababa

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

AED 716
Beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 37% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Dubai to Addis Ababa

When to book flights to Addis Ababa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Addis Ababa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Addis Ababa, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Addis Ababa is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Addis Ababa is around AED 1,499 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long are direct flights to Addis Ababa from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Addis Ababa varies depending on your departure city:

    • From Sharjah: 4h 05m
    • From Dubai: 4h 05m
    • From Abu Dhabi: 4h 20m

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Addis Ababa?

    Last-minute fares to Addis Ababa (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 2% higher than the average return fare of AED 1,740.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Addis Ababa?

    Ethiopian Air operates the most flights from the United Arab Emirates to Addis Ababa at 45 per week, and for this route Ethiopian Air is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United Arab Emirates to Addis Ababa. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Addis Ababa?

  • How many flights serve Addis Ababa?

    Addis Ababa receives 12 flights per day and 83 per week from across the world. Dubai has the most flights to Addis Ababa with 55 weekly flights.

Your guide to booking Addis Ababa flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Addis Ababa, book around 13 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 7% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Addis Ababa, a good return fare is around AED 1,499. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Addis Ababa in February. Return fares historically average AED 1,623, making February the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to AED 103 on a return flight. Midday flights to Addis Ababa average AED 1,715 compared to AED 1,818 for morning flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Addis Ababa, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Ethiopian Air includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, flydubai includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Air Arabia includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Addis Ababa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Addis Ababa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Air ArabiaOverall score based on 55 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.0Crew
6.7Food
5.5Entertainment
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

8.0 ExcellentKrzysztof, Jan 2026
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Much better seats on Airbus 321. Food prices are very reasonable.

My flight BKK–SHJ–TBS was changed, and I was notified only by an email that went into my spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan. I needed to adjust my plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

My flight BKK-SHJ-TBS was changed and I was notified only by email which went into spam folder. I found out only 1 day before the flight when I checked in online. The new flight had a 15-hour layover in SHJ and arrived in TBS 1 day later than my original plan! I needed to adjust the plan urgently and lost the cost of one hotel night because the free cancellation period was over.

The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

Superb like always. On time and quite comfortable. Only thing is that the arrival movement was by bus.

We were boarded by bus. That was a bit of pain.

It’’s cheap airways and not worth code sharing with Etihad. They charge for everything…

Food options were limited and crew ran out of some options before all are served

The first segment from Atlanta to Abu Dhabi was fantastic, but we got downgraded to a different aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Delhi. We were supposed to be on a flatbed business class when we booked it but just about one week before travel, we were changed to A321 Neo, which just has old-fashioned business class seats that recline but don’t go flat. No TV either. While I fully understand that sometimes these changes have to be made for operational reasons, but I asked for some credit or compensation for that and I did not get any anywhere with that

I bought a full price ticket for business class on kayak and my seat selection was not Included, I had to pay more and WiFi for example was not Included in my seat. My travel companion who bought his ticket for the same business class price had these features included in his ticket therefore I am not happy with my purchase via kayak.

Good could be better. Crew is good but not great. Not much snack options for kids. Bathrooms were not cleaned on time

The crew were really bad mannered! And spoiled all my mood throughout the flight!

One of the bags was damaged the offer from the airline wasn’t enough to buy another bag. Can you look into the case please case reference 2007025965730

The cabin crew were kind, helpful, and polite. However, my flight from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt was delayed, causing me to miss my connecting flight. As a result, my journey was significantly extended, leading to a much longer travel time than originally scheduled.

Maybe some more information as to why the flight got delayed I understand may be tell your customers that missiles were fired at a specific airport wouldn't be reassuring to the customers and would cause mayhem but something like recent events have cause a delay on your flight or smth

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

Very bad, both outboard and inboard, If I could avoid ET I would, but with many travels to the region hard to avoid :-(

I liked everything about the flight. The only thing I would suggest improving is the cleanliness of the plane. With better cleaning, the overall experience would be much better.

Good. Our connecting flight was over an hour late but the airline held the flight to IAD for us and the other connecting passengers.

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

It was a good experience - too many times checking at the airport - every time had to remove shoes , belt , laptop etc. that was a bit of exaggerated. The seat had a sharp metal plate -- which torn into my jeans.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

Business and economy lines were common for most of the journey including check in and security control in Addis Abbeba. Food choice was fine, however there was a hair in my rice

Again, entertainment system didn't work. 50% of aircraft don't seem to have a functional entertainment system and the crew is absolutely uninterested in fixing. They just say Addis needs to fix it. Well, Addis had better get off it's butt and fix their aircraft.

It was a horrible experience that I hope not to try it again. Rude stuff Poor food Always delayed schedules Lost baggages

Friendly staff from check in until the crew very helpful and smooth

Departed late Arrived about 40 minutes late The plane parked at the domestic terminal requiring transfer back to international arrivals

Very bad no tv no water no food absolute pathetic ! Couldn’t take zam zam ! No free zam zam water allowance! Dont travel

Overall a poor experience…. No infotainment system no charging port no food was offered! Not recommended

It was hot inside as the air conditioner was not working and the crew members were not courteous

Nothing The flight delayed for more than 3 hours as usual

In the future, it is preferable to provide free snacks

I like the price of the ticket. I do not like the waiting, waiting, waiting to drop off luggage. I do not like the waiting, waiting, waiting to board. I liked that the flight was on time.

Very poor Customer service…the girl at the check in desk was horrible. her service was not even close to world standard but I think Flynass can improve and learn to treat their customers better

Food 930 am flight they serve lunch !! In other flight 11 am flight they serve breakfast Crew behavior is bad also overall

They didnt chack the vise for Vietnam (they chaked but sad its was great and then when web had problem, NO Service they didnt unser my messes

If the flight was full I would have been more uncomfortable as the space was small. The seat in front of me was very close, I wear transition lenses and it was too close for a comfortable viewing experience. The foot room was not the best either. The row was empty so I had shoulder width space. The foot space in my opinion could be better, I am just 6ft tall, medium built and found the space mediocre. The AC on the flight could have been cooler. We were delaed on the tarmac and the air con was warm. Even in the air, it could have been cooler. Apart from that excellent service crew, we were delayed on the tarmac and water was offered to us which was of good temperature. The snacks offered were acceptable. Thanks for a safe and smooth journey.

Boarding from T3 is a nightmare for the transfer to the aircraft.

BEST air crew in the industry and service delivery takes it to the next level from great to AMAZING!!!

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The quality is worse and worse , this business ticket pricing is overpriced !!!!

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

Boarding was almost an hour late but there was no communication. Cabin crew did nothing to ensure people kept masks on and even with seat belt sign on people were wondering around the plane.

Take too much time to get cpnnection flight. Did not get enough time toget refresh even for going rest room it is not enough time. For wheelchaor person like me face too much trouble. Idont wish to go next time in emirat and fly dubai. Not sugest any senior citizon to fly with this.

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