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Riyadh to Addis Ababa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$105
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time3 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airlineFlynas
Average flights per week47

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Addis Ababa is $287. 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 26 minutes is the average flight time from Riyadh to Addis Ababa.
Flynas, Ethiopian Airlines and Saudia fly direct from Riyadh to Addis Ababa.
There are 47 flights per week flying from Riyadh to Addis Ababa, as of February 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Addis Ababa is usually February.
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 Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 26 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, flydubai and Ethiopian Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Addis Ababa.

Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.

  • Riyadh and Addis Ababa share the same timezone, UTC+3.

  • Flights from RUH to ADD start from 00:25 — the first with flynas. The last departure is at 13:05 with Ethiopian Airlines. Overall, there are 20 weekly King Khaled International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights.

  • To ensure you get on your RUH to ADD flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

  • Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if you have time.

  • The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.

  • With 77.86% of services landing as planned, flynas is the most punctual carrier offering RUH to ADD flights.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RUH and ADD:

    • King Abdulaziz International Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight is $105. A return fare right now is $287. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To get cheap tickets from RUH to ADD, book your trip five months before your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RUH to ADD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • King Khaled International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RUH arrive on schedule 86.76% of the time.

  • Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near RUH. Whether you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Khaled International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:

  • Grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and explore parts of Addis Ababa that aren't the typical tourist stops. You can book your wheels with Green Motion.

  • For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks in advance.

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

  • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to central Addis Ababa has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.

When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Addis Ababa in April.

  • Book your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Addis Ababa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 48ºF and 77ºF.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to ADD in November. Temperatures average between 43ºF and 72ºF then.

Explore more of Ethiopia

  • Dire Dawa is just one of the many places in Ethiopia waiting to be explored after you've seen Addis Ababa. Around 220 miles away to the east, well-known attractions include ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.

  • Around 50 miles south-east of Addis Ababa, Nazrēt is another favorite stop in Ethiopia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

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