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Cheapest return flight
£155
Typical prices: £149-£202
Ethiopian Air
Sun 18/11Sat 20/1
ADD - DIR • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£80
Typical prices: £80-£106
Ethiopian Air
Sun 25/2
ADD - DIR • Direct
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You can fly direct with Ethiopian Air. Average duration is 1h 14m
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Cheap Flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa (ADD-DIR)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa

Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 20 Jan
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17:10 - 18:25ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-DIR Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma
1h 15mdirect
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10:15 - 11:25DIR  Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
1h 10mdirect
£155Ethiopian Air
Thu, 19 Nov - Wed, 20 Jan
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 16:25ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-DIR Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma
1h 15mdirect
Ethiopian Air Logo
16:55 - 18:05DIR  Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
1h 10mdirect
£155Ethiopian Air
Wed, 18 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:20 - 13:35ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-DIR Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma
1h 15mdirect
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20:15 - 21:25DIR  Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
1h 10mdirect
£156Ethiopian Air
Mon, 21 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec
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16:40 - 17:55ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-DIR Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma
1h 15mdirect
Ethiopian Air Logo
06:50 - 08:00DIR  Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
1h 10mdirect
£156Ethiopian Air
Thu, 17 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:05 - 19:20ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-DIR Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma
1h 15mdirect
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06:50 - 08:00DIR  Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
1h 10mdirect
£156Ethiopian Air
Sat, 5 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:05 - 19:20ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-DIR Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma
1h 15mdirect
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:15 - 18:15DIR  Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
1h 00mdirect
£156Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

Return flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa typically range from £149 to £202. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £155 on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa. It's 5% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa at £148 return.
•March (£210) and July (£201) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 41% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£80
Beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa

When to book flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa:

    • Earliest: departs at 06:55 and lands at 08:09
    • Latest: departs at 18:05 and lands at 19:19.

    The flight takes about 1h 14m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa.

  • How long is a flight from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

    A direct flight from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa takes 1h 14m, covering 213 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa flight?

    Return flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa range from £149 to £202, with an average of £156 over the past 12 months. Anything below £149 counts as a good deal.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

    The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 37%, Morning flights for 26%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa looking right now?

    One-way fares from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £81.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

    Flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa usually depart from Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and arrive at Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma (DIR).

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £149 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £195, a difference of £46.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

    Only Ethiopian Air operates flights between Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average £149, about £46 less than Tuesday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa trip for February. Fares historically average £148 return in that month – typically £62 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Addis Ababa Bole Airport to Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Addis Ababa Bole to Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma

Monday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Thursday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Friday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Saturday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Sunday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

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Direct returns

Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma to Addis Ababa Bole

Monday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Thursday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Friday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Saturday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Sunday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

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