Addis Ababa to Dubai(Jebel Ali) (ADD–DWC) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
RUH Riyadh 10h 10m ETGFXY → EK Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
IST Istanbul 10h 50m ETTK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
BOM Mumbai 11h 5m AIET → EK Mumbai (BOM) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
AMM Amman 11h 35m ET → RJ Amman (AMM) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
CAI Cairo 12h 35m ETMS → MS Cairo (CAI) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
MAD Madrid 17h 5m ETTP → EK Madrid (MAD) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
BRU Zaventem 17h 10m ETTP → ET Zaventem (BRU) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
BKK Bangkok 17h 40m ET → EK Bangkok (BKK) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 19h 20m ET → CA Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
HKG Hong Kong 20h 25m ET → EKMP Hong Kong (HKG) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
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Addis Ababa to Dubai(Jebel Ali)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ADD and DWC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to DWC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
RUH ~10h 10m IST ~10h 50m BOM ~11h 5m AMM ~11h 35m HYD ~11h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
467
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 1 hour ahead of Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · DWC: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 7:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter the UAE. The most common route is a visa on arrival for 30 days, which the UAE granted to Ethiopian nationals starting in 2019 for holders of valid US, UK, or Schengen visas or residence permits. Without one of these, you need a pre-arranged visa sponsored by a UAE-based entity (hotel, airline, employer, or tour company).

For the sponsored visa, Emirates and Etihad offer transit and tourist visa services for ticket holders. The airline-sponsored 30-day tourist visa costs around AED 350 (about USD 95). Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Provide a passport copy, photo, confirmed flight booking, and hotel reservation.

Overstaying any UAE visa results in fines of AED 200 per day after a 10-day grace period. The UAE is strict about enforcement and will detain overstayers at the airport. Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports have separate immigration procedures, but the visa is valid for entry at any UAE port. Ethiopian Airlines flies Addis Ababa to Dubai multiple times daily, making it the most common routing.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ADD–DWC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Dubai(Jebel Ali) route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: DWC
Full nameAl Maktoum International Airport
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to DWC flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include King Khalid, İstanbul and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DWC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 1 hour ahead of Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from DWC to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Khalid, İstanbul and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.