Abha to Addis Ababa (AHB–ADD) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between AHB and ADD, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from Abha
| Metric | AHB→ADD | GIZ→ADD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AHB | – | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 5 |
Travel Essentials
AHB: +03 · ADD: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Abha, it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Saudi passport holders need a visa to enter Ethiopia. The easiest option is an e-visa at evisa.immigration.gov.et, costing $82 for a 30-day single-entry tourist visa or $102 for 90 days. Processing takes 1 to 3 business days. Visa on arrival is also available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) for $82 (30 days) or $102 (90 days), but the e-visa saves time at the airport. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Ethiopia hosts a large Saudi-connected diaspora, and Addis Ababa is the headquarters of the African Union and a hub for Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest carrier. For stays beyond the visa period, extend at the Immigration and Nationality Affairs Main Department in Addis Ababa. Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from an endemic country. Carry the yellow card.
Direct flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa run about 3 hours on Saudia and Ethiopian Airlines. Jeddah to Addis Ababa runs about 2 hours 30 minutes with multiple daily frequencies. Ethiopian Airlines connects Addis to over 60 African destinations, making it a natural gateway to the continent. Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian birr (ETB), trading at roughly 33 ETB per SAR 1. ATMs work in Addis Ababa and major cities but carry cash for rural areas and smaller towns. Card payments are limited to upper-end hotels and restaurants. Ethiopia runs on its own calendar (13 months) and its own clock (sunrise is 1:00). Coffee was born here, and a traditional coffee ceremony is a must. Addis sits at 2,355 meters elevation with temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius year-round.
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Abdulaziz, King Khalid and King Fahd. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jizan (GIZ).