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

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ET615
ET Ethiopian
7M8
4:25 AM
+04 TA
7:45 AM
EAT
4h 20m
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EY Etihad
7M8
4:25 AM
+04 TA
7:45 AM
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4h 20m
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EY727
EY Etihad
32A
8:55 AM
+04 TA
12:45 PM
EAT
4h 50m
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ET1501
ET Ethiopian
320
8:55 AM
+04 TA
12:30 PM
EAT
4h 35m
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ET Ethiopian
320
2:05 PM
EAT T2
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Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,494 mi 4h 20m nonstop -1h behind 38 1-stop hubs

AUH–ADD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,494 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 14 320, 7M8 4h20-4h35 – Star Alliance –
EY Etihad Airways 14 32A, 7M8 4h20-4h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – ET
32A Airbus A320 – EY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET, EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (14 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: EY (14 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to ADD direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
SEZ ~13h 15m BEY ~14h 18m DAC ~14h 25m LOS ~15h 40m DOH ~15h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,974
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.
Alternatives

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 2 1 3
Weekly flights 28 2 42
Flight time 4h 20m 3h 59m 4h 15m
Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) to Addis Ababa flights · Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa flights · Sharjah (SHJ) to Addis Ababa flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Know before you go

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 50m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

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 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 7 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
FAQ

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 50m. The route covers 1,494 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from AUH to ADD. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SEZ, BEY, DAC, LOS, DOH, JED, IST, BAH, GVA, TLV, MCT, NBO, BOM, CAI, DMM, AMM, BLR, KHI, RUH, MED, KWI, DEL, LHR, FCO, DXB, VIE, BKK, IAD, CDG, MXP, JNB, HKG, PEK, ICN, ORD, JFK, YYZ 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 by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

AUH to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to ADD ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,494 miles (2,405 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 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).