Addis Ababa to Jeddah (ADD–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ADD–JED is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines, flynas and Saudia lead the route. The flight covers 878 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 18 | 330, 359, 7M8 | 2h25-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| XY flynas Also: GF | 14 | 32N, 789 | 2h20-2h30 | – | – | GF |
| SV Saudia | 10 | 330, 333, 773 | 2h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EK Emirates | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah.
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.
The Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.
Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.
Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.
ADD–JED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to JED
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, flynas, Saudia and Emirates. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ADD to JED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to JED is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 878 miles (1,413 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Port Sudan New, Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz and Egal. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.