Cheap flights to Addis Ababa

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Ethiopia's main aviation hub is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, located just 7 kilometers from the city center. Its extensive route network covers numerous destinations, led by flights from Dubai (126 flights per week), Johannesburg (68 flights), and Entebbe (56 flights). Travelers can research ways to get there in advance and check the current weather in the capital before departure.

A total of 42 airlines operate flights to Addis Ababa, providing stable connections to key regions around the world. The highest number of flights is operated by the national carrier Ethiopian Airlines, as well as major operators Fly Dubai and Flynas. Below on this page, you will find departure city cards with a convenient search form, allowing you to quickly select the best flight option.

Recent deals to Addis Ababa

J9
$ 103

Kuwait City — Addis Ababa

20:2000:15
6 Oct 2026
3 h 55 m
Direct flight
ET
$ 105

Awasa — Addis Ababa

10:3511:30
15 Oct 2026
55 m
Direct flight
ET
$ 122

Nekemte — Addis Ababa

10:1511:20
7 Oct 2026
1 h 5 m
Direct flight
ET
$ 126

Dessie — Addis Ababa

17:40N/A
23 Sep 2026
1 h 5 m
Direct flight
ET
$ 126

Goba — Addis Ababa

15:0016:00
3 Oct 2026
1 h
Direct flight
ET
$ 127

Jeddah — Addis Ababa

15:2017:50
21 Oct 2026
2 h 30 m
Direct flight
ET
$ 130

Jimma — Addis Ababa

13:3014:35
5 Oct 2026
1 h 5 m
Direct flight
G9
G9
$ 141

Medina — Addis Ababa

09:5000:25
13 Oct 2026
14 h 35 m
1 stop
G9
G9
$ 143

Manama — Addis Ababa

08:5500:25
13 Oct 2026
15 h 30 m
1 stop
G9
G9
$ 149

Doha — Addis Ababa

15:0000:25
12 Oct 2026
9 h 25 m
1 stop
G9
$ 154

Riyadh — Addis Ababa

09:10N/A
21 Oct 2026
6 h 5 m
1 stop
ET
$ 154

Bahir Dar — Addis Ababa

11:0012:00
15 Oct 2026
1 h
Direct flight

Flight insights to Addis Ababa

Data-driven trends for direct flights to Addis Ababa — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.

Most frequent departure cities

The most frequent direct routes to Addis Ababa come from Dubai, Johannesburg and Entebbe. Dubai leads with around 126 flights a week.

Top departure countries

Most direct flights to Addis Ababa depart from United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia and Tanzania. United Arab Emirates alone accounts for about 11% of all direct routes.

  • United Arab Emiratesavg $167
  • Ethiopiaavg $154
  • Tanzaniaavg $428
  • Saudi Arabiaavg $122
  • South Africaavg $441

Direct routes & fares

Popular non-stop routes to Addis Ababa range from Jeddah at $119 to Nairobi at $381 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.

Cheapest departure cities

The cheapest places to fly to Addis Ababa from right now are Kuwait City from $103, Awasa from $105 and Dammam from $111.

Longest direct flights

The longest direct flight to Addis Ababa is from Washington, D.C. at about 15h 18m, followed by New York City (14h 53m) and Shanghai (11h 48m).

Popular departure cities to Addis Ababa

DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
Dubai
126 flights/weekFrom $ 170
JohannesburgSouth Africa
Johannesburg
68 flights/weekFrom $ 373
EntebbeUganda
Entebbe
56 flights/weekFrom $ 281
JeddahSaudi Arabia
Jeddah
52 flights/weekFrom $ 119
NairobiKenya
Nairobi
52 flights/weekFrom $ 381
Dar es SalaamTanzania
Dar es Salaam
42 flights/weekFrom $ 393
KigaliRwanda
Kigali
42 flights/weekFrom $ 356
Zanzibar CityTanzania
Zanzibar City
39 flights/weekFrom $ 455
Tel AvivIsrael
Tel Aviv
36 flights/weekFrom $ 288
LuandaAngola
Luanda
35 flights/weekFrom $ 749
MekelleEthiopia
Mekelle
32 flights/weekFrom $ 200
IstanbulTurkey
Istanbul
32 flights/weekFrom $ 183
AccraGhana
Accra
30 flights/weekFrom $ 544
BrusselsBelgium
Brussels
30 flights/weekFrom $ 261
HarareZimbabwe
Harare
30 flights/weekFrom $ 510
KilimanjaroTanzania
Kilimanjaro
29 flights/weekFrom $ 437
MogadishuSomalia
Mogadishu
29 flights/weekCheck price
LagosNigeria
Lagos
28 flights/weekFrom $ 482
RiyadhSaudi Arabia
Riyadh
28 flights/weekFrom $ 126
BeirutLebanon
Beirut
28 flights/weekFrom $ 196
AbujaNigeria
Abuja
28 flights/weekFrom $ 547
SharjahUnited Arab Emirates
Sharjah
28 flights/weekFrom $ 177
AmmanJordan
Amman
28 flights/weekFrom $ 217
Cape TownSouth Africa
Cape Town
28 flights/weekFrom $ 508
LusakaZambia
Lusaka
28 flights/weekFrom $ 303
RomeItaly
Rome
28 flights/weekFrom $ 281
MombasaKenya
Mombasa
28 flights/weekFrom $ 238
MumbaiIndia
Mumbai
28 flights/weekFrom $ 223
DelhiIndia
Delhi
28 flights/weekFrom $ 209
Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi
28 flights/weekFrom $ 155
Djibouti CityDjibouti
Djibouti City
28 flights/weekFrom $ 296
CairoEgypt
Cairo
28 flights/weekFrom $ 201
New York CityUnited States
New York City
26 flights/weekFrom $ 490
JijigaEthiopia
Jijiga
26 flights/weekFrom $ 185
DohaQatar
Doha
24 flights/weekFrom $ 139
AntananarivoMadagascar (Malagasy)
Antananarivo
24 flights/weekFrom $ 601
LondonUnited Kingdom
London
23 flights/weekFrom $ 274
VictoriaSeychelles Islands
Victoria
22 flights/weekFrom $ 460
KinshasaCongo Democratic Republic Of
Kinshasa
22 flights/weekCheck price
AthensGreece
Athens
21 flights/weekFrom $ 262
GuangzhouChina
Guangzhou
20 flights/weekFrom $ 365
JimmaEthiopia
Jimma
20 flights/weekFrom $ 128
GonderEthiopia
Gonder
20 flights/weekFrom $ 166
Washington, D.C.United States
Washington, D.C.
20 flights/weekFrom $ 498
GambelaEthiopia
Gambela
18 flights/weekFrom $ 185
BangkokThailand
Bangkok
17 flights/weekFrom $ 371
DoualaCameroon, United Republic Of
Douala
16 flights/weekFrom $ 611
DessieEthiopia
Dessie
16 flights/weekFrom $ 112
AwasaEthiopia
Awasa
15 flights/weekFrom $ 105
ShanghaiChina
Shanghai
14 flights/weekFrom $ 386
BeijingChina
Beijing
14 flights/weekFrom $ 368
ParisFrance
Paris
14 flights/weekFrom $ 298
CotonouBenin
Cotonou
14 flights/weekFrom $ 801
WindhoekNamibia
Windhoek
14 flights/weekFrom $ 519
MuscatOman Sultanate Of
Muscat
14 flights/weekFrom $ 138
LomeTogo
Lome
14 flights/weekFrom $ 680
Kuwait CityKuwait
Kuwait City
14 flights/weekFrom $ 103
DammamSaudi Arabia
Dammam
14 flights/weekFrom $ 111
MedinaSaudi Arabia
Medina
14 flights/weekFrom $ 132
BujumburaBurundi
Bujumbura
14 flights/weekFrom $ 425

Frequently asked questions

How many cities offer flights to Addis Ababa?
The route network includes 15 main departure cities, ensuring a steady flow of passengers to the capital. Direct air connections are available from major international hubs as well as regional centers in Africa and the Middle East.
Which cities have the most frequent flights to Addis Ababa?
The highest number of scheduled flights arrive from Dubai (126 flights per week), Johannesburg (68 flights), and Entebbe (56 flights). Routes from Jeddah and Nairobi are also popular, with each serving 52 flights weekly.
How many airlines fly to Addis Ababa?
Currently, 42 airlines provide air service to the city. The bulk of transportation is handled by carriers such as Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Dubai, and Kenya Airways.
Which airports receive flights in Addis Ababa?
The city's main international hub is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. It is conveniently located just 7 kilometers from the capital's center, which significantly simplifies transfers for arriving passengers.
How can I find cheap tickets to Addis Ababa?
To find the best deals, we recommend using the search filters on our page to compare prices from different carriers. More affordable fares are often offered by airlines like Fly Dubai or Air Arabia, provided tickets are booked in advance.

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