On this page, you can book flight tickets from Riyadh to Addis Ababa. The 1,930 km route is served regularly, with an average of 9 flights per week.
Flights are operated by flynas (XY) and Ethiopian Airlines (ET). Before your trip, check how to get to the departure airport and how to arrange an airport transfer upon arrival, and use the price dynamics chart to find the best fare.
The table shows direct flights Riyadh → Addis Ababa on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 3 h 25 min. Regular flights are operated by Ethiopian Airlines and Flynas. Departures from King Khaled International Airport airports, arrivals at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Riyadh — Addis Ababa by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 453 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 859 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Riyadh → Addis Ababa, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 745 | high | May | AED 550 | low | Sep | AED 545 | low |
| Feb | AED 652 | medium | Jun | AED 536 | low | Oct | AED 699 | high |
| Mar | AED 643 | medium | Jul | AED 605 | medium | Nov | AED 722 | high |
| Apr | AED 559 | low | Aug | AED 629 | medium | Dec | AED 754 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in the Ethiopian capital is temperate: the most comfortable temperatures, reaching up to 23.5°C, are observed in March and April. The wettest months are July and August, when rainfall exceeds 380 mm per month, and daytime temperatures drop to 19.1°C.
The most affordable tickets are offered for October, with prices starting AED 453. The most expensive month to fly this route is June, with a minimum cost AED 675.
The best time to book is considered to be February or March: this is a period with moderate prices starting AED 455 and pleasant dry weather. It is better to avoid the period from June to September due to the peak of the rainy season.
Regular air service between the cities is provided by two main airlines: the flag carrier Ethiopian Airlines and the Saudi low-cost carrier flynas (XY). In total, there are about 9 direct flights per week on the route, making it easy to find a convenient departure time. A detailed schedule by day of the week and carriage terms are available in the list below.
Flights Riyadh — Addis Ababa depart from King Khaled International Airport and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 2 hours 20 minutes, given the route distance of 1,930 km.
The main carriers are flynas and Ethiopian Airlines, which operate regular flights between RUH and ADD airports.
Ticket prices change constantly; you can track the current minimum fares for your dates using the low price calendar on this page.
All flights on this route arrive at Bole International Airport (ADD), located directly in Addis Ababa.
It is recommended to plan your purchase in advance, 1–2 months ahead, as there is a limited number of flights on the route (about 9 per week).
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