Travelling from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
Dubai has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flying out of Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
The average time for a direct Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight is 4 hours 15 minutes.
Addis Ababa is one hour behind Dubai. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is the most popular route. There are 39 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Ethiopian Airlines at 5:45pm. Choose the first DXB to ADD departure with flydubai at 12:30am if getting there sooner works for you.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Dubai to ADD.
With more people on the move during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) operate out of this terminal.
At DXB, you can choose from various carriers offering direct flights from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, such as:
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from DXB to ADD.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Dubai to ADD with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DXB and ADD include:
King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
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When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.31% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your flight from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with a stop at Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME). A major connection between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and ADD, it's the perfect opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
You can get to DWC from central Dubai in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to ADD flight:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 56.64%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near ADD and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Rs40,699 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Return flights start from Rs79,038. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Dubai to ADD, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Dubai to ADD.
Save on your flight from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Visit Addis Ababa in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Dubai to ADD flight ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Addis Ababa to range from 9ºC to 25ºC.
November has temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Addis Ababa
Start your Addis Ababa trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. National Museum of Ethiopia, Holy Trinity Cathedral and King Minelik II Palace (Unity Park-አንድነት ፓርክ) are top sights which should be on any well-planned Addis Ababa itinerary.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've seen Addis Ababa, now it's time to explore more of Ethiopia. Journey around 257 kilometres south-west to Jimma to tick off its top sights. From Jimma Central Hotel - ጂማ ሴንትራል ሆቴል to Jimma Museum and Aba Jifar Palace, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Time for another stop? Head for Kombolcha. It's located about 257 kilometres north-east of Addis Ababa and home to highlights like Yegof forest የየጎፍ ደን.
