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299 € Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Addis Ababa.299 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Mon, 10 Nov.Return flight with flyadeal and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 299 €, select.
Addis Ababa.351 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 30 Oct.Return flight with flyadeal and Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Flynas, departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 351 €, select.
Addis Ababa.358 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct, returning Fri, 7 Nov.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Addis Ababa on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 358 €, select.
Addis Ababa.358 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep, returning Fri, 3 Oct.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Addis Ababa on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 358 €, select.
Addis Ababa.361 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 361 €, select.
Addis Ababa.362 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 362 €, select.
Addis Ababa.363 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Sun, 2 Nov.Return flight with flyadeal and Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 363 €, select.
Addis Ababa.363 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Dec, returning Sun, 4 Jan.Return flight with flyadeal and Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 27 Dec, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 4 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 363 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Addis Ababa flights are currently cheapest in November.
Sep
from 468 €
Oct
from 351 €
Nov
from 299 €
Dec
from 361 €
Jan
from 368 €
Feb
from 364 €
Mar
from 391 €
Apr
from 451 €
May
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Jun
from 473 €
Jul
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Aug
from 434 €

Direct flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

Istanbul to Addis Ababa: Alternative routes

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Istanbul to Addis Ababa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found299 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time5 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Average flights per week24

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is 299 €. 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.
5 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Royal Air Maroc fly direct from Istanbul to Addis Ababa.
As of September 2025, there are 24 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Addis Ababa.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa Airport on Monday, 3 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 20 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, flyadeal and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Addis Ababa.

Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 30 minutes.

  • Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.

  • Take your pick of 19 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest available. Ethiopian Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:55.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to ADD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Ethiopian Airlines is your gateway to discovering Addis Ababa (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Ethiopia!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport offered by this carrier.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and ADD:

    • Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport

    • King Abdulaziz International Airport

    • Cairo International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • 135 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 299 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • To secure cheap tickets from IST to ADD, book your journey five months before your departure.

  • Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.

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

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near IST:

Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:

  • Pick up an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and discover corners of Addis Ababa that aren't on a typical itinerary. Check out the deals from Green Motion.

  • To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks before your trip.

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

  • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Addis Ababa. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

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

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Addis Ababa in April.

  • When booking your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from IST to ADD in November if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.

Explore more of Ethiopia

  • Addis Ababa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia just waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a trip to Dire Dawa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.

  • If you're looking to explore another corner of Ethiopia, consider Nazrēt, about 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque are among the biggest draws.

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