Addis Ababa to Ad Dammam (ADD–DMM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ADD–DMM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,407 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: SV | 7 | 7M8 | 4h | – | Star Alliance | SV |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · DMM: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Ad Dammam.
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. The eVisa for tourism is available to some nationalities through visitsaudi.com, but Ethiopian passports are not currently eligible. Apply at the Saudi embassy or consulate in Addis Ababa. A tourist visa costs SAR 300 (about USD 80) plus a SAR 140 insurance fee. It allows multiple entries over 1 year with a maximum stay of 90 days per visit. Processing takes 5 to 7 business days.
Required documents: completed application form, passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages, a recent passport photo with white background, proof of accommodation, return flight booking, and bank statements. For Hajj or Umrah, a separate visa category applies with additional requirements including proof of Muslim faith and coordination through an approved travel agent.
Ethiopian Airlines and Saudia both operate direct flights from Addis Ababa to Jeddah and Riyadh. The Saudi riyal (SAR) is pegged to USD at 3.75:1. ATMs and card payments are everywhere. Saudi Arabia enforces strict dress and behavior codes. Women are no longer required to wear an abaya but modest clothing is expected. Alcohol is prohibited throughout the country.
ADD–DMM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to DMM
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and King Fahd International Airport (DMM) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ADD to DMM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to DMM is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,407 miles (2,264 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Abdulaziz, King Khalid and Bahrain. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.