Abu Dhabi, UAEAddis Ababa, Ethiopia

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa

Nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) take about 3h 30m (2,405 km). Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $254 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Addis Ababa: A. Davey from Where I Live Now: Pacific Northwest, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Addis Ababa

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Abu Dhabi →1 lounge at Abu Dhabi Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresADD to Addis Ababa: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa

Carriers on AUH–ADD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Etihad Airwaysnonstop fare seen✈ Ethiopian Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $254 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $175. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$26030 Oct 2026 · Ethiopian Airlines	$238 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$25418 Nov 2026 · Etihad Airways	$217 · 1 stop18 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$39026 Dec 2026 · Ethiopian Airlines	$199 · 1 stop23 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$36415 Jan 2027 · Etihad Airways	$175 · 1 stop30 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $175 in January 2027, against $217 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Addis Ababa

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Ethiopia is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa flights

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa?

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) takes about 3h 30m, covering 2,405 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Abu Dhabi from Addis Ababa by air?

The great-circle distance between Zayed International Airport and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 2,405 km (1,494 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the AUH–ADD route include Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on AUH–ADD was $254 USD with Etihad Airways (nonstop), departing 18 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $175 one-way, against $238 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $175 with one stop against $254 nonstop, a saving of $79. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from UAE to Ethiopia?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Ethiopia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?

Ethiopia is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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