Ad Dammam to Addis Ababa (DMM–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DMM–ADD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,407 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: SV, XY | 7 | 7M8 | 4h10 | – | Star Alliance | SV, XY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from Ad Dammam
| Metric | DMM→ADD | BAH→ADD | DOH→ADD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DMM | – | 54 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 9 | 24 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 3h 50m | 4h 15m |
Travel Essentials
DMM: +03 · ADD: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ad Dammam, 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.
DMM–ADD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DMM to ADD
King Fahd International Airport (DMM) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DMM to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DMM to ADD ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,407 miles (2,264 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via NBO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manama (BAH) and Doha (DOH).