Addis Ababa to Doha (ADD–DOH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ADD–DOH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,406 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 3 | 7M8 | 4h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| QR Qatar Airways Also: AS, AY, B6, BA, IB, JL, MH, VA | 3 | 77W | 3h55 | – | Oneworld | AS, AY, B6, BA, IB, JL, MH, VA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · DOH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Doha.
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter Qatar. Apply for a tourist visa through the Qatar Visa portal (visaservices.qa) or through your hotel in Qatar, which can sponsor a visa. A single-entry tourist visa costs QAR 100 (about USD 27) and allows a 30-day stay. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. There is no visa on arrival for Ethiopian passports.
Required documents: passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages, a recent photo, confirmed hotel booking (the hotel submits a visa application on your behalf in many cases), return flight ticket, and bank statements. Qatar Airways passengers can apply for a transit visa if connecting through Doha for more than 5 hours.
Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways both operate the Addis Ababa to Doha route. The Qatari riyal (QAR) is pegged to USD at 3.64:1. ATMs and exchange counters are abundant at Hamad International Airport. Qatar is cashless-friendly. Credit and debit cards work everywhere. Alcohol is restricted to licensed hotel bars and the Qatar Duty Free zone at the airport.
Doha Metro Gold Line departs from inside the terminal to the city centre (15–20 min, QAR 3–6). Msheireb station is the interchange for connecting to the Red and Green lines. First train is at 6am; late-night arrivals will need a taxi or ride-hail. Karwa taxis are available at the arrivals area; West Bay costs QAR 30–50.Careem and Uber are the most cost-effective options. Hamad International has no separate rental car facility visible from arrivals; rental desks are landside. The airport is 15 km from central Doha with good road access via the Corniche and Lusail Expressway.
Desert climate, similar to Dubai. Summers (June–September) are intensely hot (37–45°C) with very high humidity. Ground operations slow but flights rarely cancel for heat alone. Dust haze is persistent and occasionally reduces visibility below instrument minimums. Winter (November–March) is pleasant at 15–26°C and represents Qatar Airways' peak operational period.
Rain is rare, fewer than 10 rainy days per year, but the drainage infrastructure means even light rain causes road flooding. Occasional dust storms (shamal) reduce visibility and can ground departures for hours. Spring (March–May) is the most dust-prone season.
ADD–DOH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to DOH
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ADD to DOH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to DOH is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,406 miles (2,263 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bahrain, King Abdulaziz and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.