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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 00:40 and lands at 06:24
• Latest: departs at 23:15 and lands at 04:59.

The flight takes about 5h 44m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport.

A direct flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport takes 5h 44m, covering 2,313 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport range from £367 to £512, with an average of £419 over the past 12 months. Anything below £367 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £324 return via Sharjah (SHJ), compared with £428 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £48–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £351 to £1,126. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £390, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

One-stop flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 72% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 2% of one-stop connections

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Addis Ababa to Istanbul Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £382 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £459, a difference of £77. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Addis Ababa and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ethiopian Air
• Turkish Airlines

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 49m, compared to 12h 20m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) and 14h 33m via Cairo (CAI).

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

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

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

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