How long does a flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul take?

The duration of a direct flight to Istanbul from Addis Ababa is typically 5h 45m . The journey crosses a distance of 2,313 miles.

How many flights are there between Addis Ababa and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Addis Ababa and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 5h 53m. The most common departure time is 00:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

What is the cheapest flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport was £307 for a one-way ticket and £352 for a return.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

For Addis Ababa to Istanbul, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Addis Ababa, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

On your way to Istanbul, you’ll fly out from Addis Ababa Bole. You’ll be landing at Istanbul.

What’s the earliest departure time from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Addis Ababa at 00:50 and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 06:50.

What’s the latest departure time from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport jets off at 23:10 and lands at 05:00.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

Lufthansa, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Addis Ababa to Istanbul flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Addis Ababa to Istanbul flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

There are direct flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul on a daily basis.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport is February , where tickets cost £349 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £492 and £469 respectively.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Addis Ababa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Addis Ababa with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Addis Ababa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Addis Ababa and Istanbul Airport?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Addis Ababa to Istanbul were found on SAUDIA (£352) and Qatar Airways (£429).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 8 weeks before departure , which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport?

Yes , flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £416 on average.

How much is a return flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now. Flights to Istanbul Airport from Addis Ababa usually cost between £373 and £610 in December. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £352 on SAUDIA (23 Dec–30 Dec).

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Cheapest return fare

£352

Typical prices: £337-£450

SAUDIA

Wed 23/12Wed 30/12

ADD - IST • 1 stop

Cheapest direct flights

£440

Typical prices: £348-£381

Ethiopian Air

Sat 6/2Thu 18/2

ADD - IST • Direct

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Every day

You can fly direct with Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 5h 53m

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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.

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Cheapest • 17% price drop

August

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Recent return flight deals from Addis Ababa to Istanbul

Wed, 23 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec

03:20 - 21:10ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

17h 50m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

02:55 - 04:05IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

25h 10m2 stops Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

£352SAUDIA

Wed, 23 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

03:20 - 17:25ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

14h 05m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

18:25 - 04:05IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

9h 40m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

£356SAUDIA

Sat, 6 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb

01:45 - 18:40ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:50 - 00:15IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

10h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£429Qatar Airways

Sat, 6 Feb - Fri, 19 Feb

01:45 - 18:40ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:10 - 00:15IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

28h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£430Qatar Airways

Sat, 6 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

01:45 - 18:40ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:50 - 00:15IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

10h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£439Qatar Airways

Sat, 6 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb

15:35 - 21:25ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

5h 50mdirect

07:35 - 12:55IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

5h 20mdirect

£440Ethiopian Air

Thu, 24 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

15:35 - 21:25ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

5h 50mdirect

07:35 - 12:55IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

5h 20mdirect

£444Ethiopian Air

Mon, 1 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb

03:25 - 13:45ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

10h 20m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

15:25 - 04:05IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

12h 40m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

£464SAUDIA

Fri, 5 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

21:50 - 12:50ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

15h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:55 - 07:45IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

17h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£479Etihad Airways

Thu, 4 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb

14:50 - 14:10ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

23h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:35 - 12:45IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

18h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

£487Emirates

Recent last minute flight deals from Addis Ababa to Istanbul

Sat, 14 Nov - Fri, 15 Jan

14:10 - 12:50ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

22h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:55 - 12:20IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

22h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£453Etihad Airways

Sat, 14 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

01:45 - 18:40ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:50 - 00:15IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

10h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£456Qatar Airways

Sat, 14 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

01:45 - 18:40ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:10 - 00:15IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

28h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£457Qatar Airways

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

01:45 - 12:20ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

10h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:50 - 00:15IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

10h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£467Qatar Airways

Mon, 16 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

21:50 - 12:50ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

15h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:55 - 12:20IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

22h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£492Etihad Airways

Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

14:50 - 17:35ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

26h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

01:55 - 12:45IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

10h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

£500Emirates

Mon, 16 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

23:10 - 05:00ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

5h 50mdirect

07:35 - 12:55IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

5h 20mdirect

£594Ethiopian Air

Sat, 14 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

01:45 - 18:40ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:10 - 09:30IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

37h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

£601Qatar Airways

Sat, 14 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

01:45 - 18:40ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:10 - 18:45IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

46h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

£603Qatar Airways

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

01:45 - 18:40ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:10 - 09:30IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

37h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

£612Qatar Airways

Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Addis Ababa to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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How much is a return flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport? This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport departing in December.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Addis Ababa to Istanbul? The average price of all round-trip flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.: For Addis Ababa to Istanbul, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Addis Ababa, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: The cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost £349 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £492 and £469 respectively.
Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport? The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.: Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £416 on average.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport? To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.: To get a below average price on the flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Expert on Ethiopian Air

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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What is the cheapest flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport was £307 for a one-way ticket and £352 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?
On your way to Istanbul, you’ll fly out from Addis Ababa Bole. You’ll be landing at Istanbul.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?
Lufthansa, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Addis Ababa to Istanbul flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Addis Ababa to Istanbul flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?
There are direct flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Addis Ababa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Addis Ababa with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Addis Ababa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £435 or less one-way and £611 or less round-trip.

Direct departures

Addis Ababa Bole to Istanbul

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