Addis Ababa to Dubai (ADD–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ADD–DXB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines, flydubai and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 1,565 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: PK, SQ, UL | 21 | 359, 77L, 77W | 4h10-4h20 | – | Star Alliance | PK, SQ, UL |
| FZ flydubai | 21 | 7M8 | 4h20-4h35 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 77W | 4h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 7:00 PM in Dubai.
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.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
ADD–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to DXB
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines and flydubai. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ADD to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to DXB ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,565 miles (2,519 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via JIB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.