Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAddis Ababa, Ethiopia

Flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa

Nonstop flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) take about 2h 57m (1,964 km). Flynas flies it. Lowest fare seen: $131 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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A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Riyadh →4 lounges at Riyadh Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresADD to Addis Ababa: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Riyadh to Addis Ababa

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

✈ Flynasnonstop fare seen

Riyadh to Addis Ababa fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $131 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $122. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Nov 2026	$13318 Nov 2026 · Flynas	$122 · 1 stop18 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$13121 Dec 2026 · Flynas	—
Feb 2027	$1433 Feb 2027 · Flynas	—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $122 in November 2026, against $143 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Riyadh 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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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

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 — Riyadh to Addis Ababa flights

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

A nonstop flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) takes about 2h 57m, covering 1,964 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 Riyadh from Addis Ababa by air?

The great-circle distance between King Khalid International Airport and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 1,964 km (1,220 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

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

How much does a flight from Riyadh to Addis Ababa cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on RUH–ADD was $131 USD with Flynas (nonstop), departing 21 Dec 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 Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $122 one-way, against $143 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

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

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $122 with one stop against $131 nonstop, a saving of $9. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Saudi Arabia 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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