Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa (AUH–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
ET615+1
ET Ethiopian
7M8
4:25 AM
+04 TA
7:45 AM
EAT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6337cs
EY Etihad
7M8
4:25 AM
+04 TA
7:45 AM
EAT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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ET1501cs
ET Ethiopian
320
8:55 AM
+04 TA
12:30 PM
EAT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU1792cs
MU China Eastern
320
8:55 AM
+04 TPIER
12:30 PM
EAT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY727+2
EY Etihad
320
8:55 AM
+04 TA
12:30 PM
EAT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET1500cs
ET Ethiopian
320
2:05 PM
EAT T2
7:25 PM
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY728+2
EY Etihad
320
2:05 PM
EAT T2
7:25 PM
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU1791cs
MU China Eastern
320
2:05 PM
EAT T2
7:25 PM
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6336cs
EY Etihad
7M8
9:50 PM
EAT T2
3:10 AM+1
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET614+1
ET Ethiopian
7M8
9:50 PM
EAT T2
3:10 AM+1
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
35 Flights/wk 1,494 mi 4h 20m nonstop -1h behind 45 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and ADD, connecting options are available through 45 hubs.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to ADD direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,295
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.

Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric AUH→ADD DWC→ADD DXB→ADD
Distance from AUH 45 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 6
Weekly flights 35 2 77
Flight time 4h 20m 3h 59m 3h 59m
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Addis Ababa is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 5:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,494 mi / 2,405 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m to 4h 35m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for tourism stays of 30 or 90 days. An eVisa is also available through the Ethiopian Immigration website. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with one blank page.

Yellow fever vaccination proof may be required if arriving from an endemic country. Declare foreign currency over USD 3,000 on entry.

Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

AUH–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance1,494 mi / 2,405 km
Flight time4h 20m to 4h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 4h 20m to 4h 35m. The route covers 1,494 miles.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from AUH to ADD. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SEZ, DXB, BAH, ATH, LOS, DOH, IST, GVA, FRA, JED, MCT, NBO, RUH, JNB, TLV, AMM, BOM, MED, BLR, CAI, BEY, DMM, LHR, KWI, KHI, MXP, DEL, MAA, CDG, JFK, VIE, BRU, BKK, IAD, ORD, DME, YYZ, CGK, DAC, FCO, HKG, PEK, SIN, ICN and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from ADD to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DWC, DXB and SHJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to ADD

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AUH to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to ADD ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,494 miles (2,405 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via SEZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC), Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).