Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.
Addis Ababa is one hour behind Dubai and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
You can choose from 44 weekly Dubai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights. The 04:25 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest you can take. Ethiopian Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DXB to ADD flight.
Flying during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Dubai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Addis Ababa (and then other corners of Ethiopia) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Emirates.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates DXB to ADD flights, with 79.23% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between DXB and ADD:
Muscat International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Rs42,862 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs85,071. These prices may change based on demand.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DXB to ADD.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DXB to ADD.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights that take off from Dubai Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near DXB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you're getting in on a late Dubai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ADD:
Grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and explore parts of Addis Ababa that aren't on every traveller's list. Find your perfect set of wheels with Green Motion.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Addis Ababa. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick 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 and 25ºC. Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from DXB to ADD in November if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC on average.
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, top sights here include ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
If there's time to check out another corner of Ethiopia, head for Nazrēt, about 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque are key highlights.
