Addis Ababa to Qassim (ADD–ELQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ADD and ELQ. Nearest airports to ADD with scheduled service: Hawassa International Airport (AWA, 133 mi) · Jimma Airport (JIM, 163 mi) · Bahir Dar Airport (BJR, 208 mi)
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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
JED Jeddah 5h 55m ETGFSV → AIF3GA Jeddah (JED) to Qassim flights
RUH Riyadh 6h 40m ETGFXY → AFAIKL Riyadh (RUH) to Qassim flights
SHJ Sharjah 8h ETG9 → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Qassim flights
DXB Dubai 8h 36m EKETFZ → FZ Dubai (DXB) to Qassim flights
CAI Cairo 8h 50m ETMS → E5MSNE Cairo (CAI) to Qassim flights
IST Istanbul 10h 35m ETTK → XY Istanbul (IST) to Qassim flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 11h 15m ETEYMU → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Qassim flights
MED Medina 14h 20m ET → SV Medina (MED) to Qassim flights
DMM Ad Dammam 15h 55m ETSV → ETGFSV Ad Dammam (DMM) to Qassim flights
BAH Manama 19h 20m ET → GF Manama (BAH) to Qassim flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Addis Ababa to Qassim
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to ELQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
JED ~5h 55m RUH ~6h 40m SHJ ~8h 0m DXB ~8h 36m CAI ~8h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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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
0h
Qassim is 0 hours the same as Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · ELQ: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Qassim.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ADD–ELQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Qassim route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
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: ELQ
Full namePrince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA / ICAOELQ / OEGS
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation2,126 ft / 648 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to ELQ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include King Abdulaziz, King Khalid and Sharjah.
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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 Abdulaziz, King Khalid and Sharjah. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.