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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $585. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Addis Ababa.$547 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Saudia and Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Flynas, departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $547, select.

Addis Ababa.$548 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Saudia and Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Flynas, departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $548, select.

Addis Ababa.$584 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zayed International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $584, select.

Addis Ababa.$585 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $585, select.

Addis Ababa.$598 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Saudia and Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Flynas, departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $598, select.

Addis Ababa.$634 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zayed International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $634, select.

Addis Ababa.$655 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $655, select.

Addis Ababa.$658 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $658, select.

Addis Ababa.$659 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $659, select.

Addis Ababa.$660 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Addis Ababa on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $660, select.

Addis Ababa.$660 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $660, select.

Addis Ababa.$660 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Addis Ababa on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $660, select.

Addis Ababa.$660 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $660, select.

Addis Ababa.$660 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $660, select.

Addis Ababa.$665 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $665, select.

Addis Ababa.$679 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Saudia and Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Flynas, departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $679, select.

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Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$547
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	4 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airline	Etihad Airways
Average flights per week	54

Finding cheap flights from Zayed International to Addis Ababa: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Zayed International to Addis Ababa?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zayed International to Addis Ababa is $547. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Zayed International to Addis Ababa?

4 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Zayed International to Addis Ababa.

Which airlines fly direct from Zayed International to Addis Ababa?

Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Zayed International to Addis Ababa.

How many flights are there a week from Zayed International to Addis Ababa?

As of August 2026, there are 54 flights per week flying from Zayed International to Addis Ababa.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zayed International to Addis Ababa?

The cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Addis Ababa is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport on Friday, 16 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Addis Ababa?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Addis Ababa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Addis Ababa?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Addis Ababa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa with?

Currently, Saudia and Etihad Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Addis Ababa.

Travelling from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Addis Ababa is one hour behind Abu Dhabi and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
There are 14 Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights every week.
To ensure you catch your AUH to ADD flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Etihad Airways has direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if your schedule allows.
Etihad Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier offering AUH to ADD flights. A reliable 81.15% of its services on this route land on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between AUH and ADD:
- Hamad International Airport
- Muscat Airport
- Bahrain Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)

$279 is currently the best price for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. A return flight starts at $547. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from AUH to ADD, book your journey 11 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from AUH to ADD by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.

Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)

75% of flights that leave from Zayed International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Zayed International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near AUH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)

Consider booking a hotel close to ADD if you're catching a late Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Addis Ababa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion to explore parts of Addis Ababa that don't always get the spotlight.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Addis Ababa Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.

Getting from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa

From Addis Ababa Airport, Addis Ababa is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)

The quietest month for a flight from Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Zayed International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
November sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AUH to ADD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Ethiopia

Dire Dawa is just one of the many places in Ethiopia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.
Any journey through Ethiopia should include a visit to Nazrēt. Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa.