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Flight deals from Riyadh to Addis Ababa

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $492. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Addis Ababa.$486 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Riyadh on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $486, select.
Addis Ababa.$494 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.
Addis Ababa.$501 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $501, select.
Addis Ababa.$502 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $502, select.
Addis Ababa.$502 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $502, select.
Addis Ababa.$507 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.
Addis Ababa.$508 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.
Addis Ababa.$508 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Addis Ababa on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.
Addis Ababa.$508 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.
Addis Ababa.$509 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Addis Ababa on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $509, select.
Addis Ababa.$513 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $513, select.
Addis Ababa.$519 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Dec.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Riyadh on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $519, select.
Addis Ababa.$520 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Riyadh on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $520, select.
Addis Ababa.$521 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $521, select.
Addis Ababa.$521 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Riyadh on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $521, select.
Addis Ababa.$529 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Riyadh on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $529, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Addis Ababa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riyadh to Addis Ababa flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from $505
Jul
from $492
Aug
from $507
Sep
from $501
Oct
from $512
Nov
from $531
Dec
from $519
Jan
from $612
Feb
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Mar
from $569
Apr
from $592
May
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Riyadh to Addis Ababa: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$485
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Average flights per week36

Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Riyadh to Addis Ababa is $485. 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.
3 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Riyadh to Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas and Saudia fly direct from Riyadh to Addis Ababa.
As of June 2026, there are 36 flights per week flying from Riyadh to Addis Ababa.
The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Addis Ababa is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
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.
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.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Addis Ababa.

Flying from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.

  • Riyadh and Addis Ababa are both in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

  • Take your pick of 11 weekly Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights. The 00:25 departure with flynas is the earliest flight you can take. Ethiopian Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:05.

  • Your RUH to ADD flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if your schedule allows.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.

  • With an impressive 86.92% of services landing on schedule, Flynas is the most punctual carrier for RUH to ADD flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RUH and ADD:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Jeddah Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)

  • Riyadh Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from RUH land on time.

  • Central Riyadh to Riyadh Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Booking a night at a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, take a look at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. It's a short drive from RUH.

Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)

  • Reserve a hotel close to ADD if you're catching a late Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Go beyond Addis Ababa and check out places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Addis Ababa Airport rental car from Green Motion.

  • Reserving your ride from Addis Ababa Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Addis Ababa in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport for March if you'd like to go to Addis Ababa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).

  • November sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RUH to ADD around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Ethiopia

  • Addis Ababa has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a visit to Dire Dawa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.

  • Time for another stop? Make your way to Nazrēt. It's about 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa and is known for highlights including Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.

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