Addis Ababa to Riyadh (ADD–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ADD–RUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and flynas lead the route. The flight covers 1,220 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 19 | 32N, 359, 7M8 | 3h15-3h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| XY flynas Also: GF | 8 | 32N | 3h15 | – | – | GF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · RUH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
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.
ADD–RUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to RUH
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and flynas. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ADD to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to RUH is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,220 miles (1,964 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Abdulaziz, Jizan Regional and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.