Dubai to Addis Ababa (DXB–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DXB–ADD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines, flydubai and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 1,565 miles in approximately 3h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: PK, SQ, UL | 21 | 77W, 788 | 4h15-4h25 | – | Star Alliance | PK, SQ, UL |
| FZ flydubai | 21 | 7M8 | 4h15-4h21 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 77W | 3h59 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→ADD | SHJ→ADD | DWC→ADD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 11 mi | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 14 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 59m | 4h 10m | 3h 59m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · ADD: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
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.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
DXB–ADD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to ADD
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines and flydubai. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to ADD ranges from 3 hours 59 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,565 miles (2,519 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BSA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ), Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).