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Cheapest return flight
£672
Typical prices: £635-£729
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/1Sat 13/1
EDI - ADD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£232
Typical prices: £454-£626
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/12
EDI - ADD • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Addis Ababa. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 27% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Cheapest • Avg £629 (return)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 12h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa (EDI-ADD)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa

Mon, 4 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan
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16:20 - 23:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
28h 20m1 stop Istanbul
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00:50 - 15:20ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 30m1 stop Istanbul
£672Turkish Airlines
Thu, 7 Jan - Mon, 11 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 - 07:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
16h 20m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Manama Bahrain Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 10:55ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£672Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 Jan - Mon, 11 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:05 - 07:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
21h 15m3 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Manama Bahrain Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 10:55ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£686Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 Jan - Fri, 15 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:40 - 06:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
12h 35m1 stop Madrid Barajas
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:15 - 12:15ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 00m1 stop Madrid Barajas
£706Multiple Airlines
Tue, 5 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:20 - 23:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
28h 20m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:50 - 09:40ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
11h 50m1 stop Istanbul
£722Turkish Airlines
Mon, 4 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:20 - 23:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
28h 20m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:50 - 09:40ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
11h 50m1 stop Istanbul
£722Turkish Airlines
Tue, 5 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:20 - 23:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
28h 20m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:50 - 09:40ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
11h 50m1 stop Istanbul
£722Turkish Airlines
Tue, 5 Jan - Thu, 14 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:20 - 23:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
28h 20m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:50 - 09:40ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
11h 50m1 stop Istanbul
£732Turkish Airlines
Thu, 7 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:20 - 23:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
28h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:50 - 15:20ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 30m1 stop Istanbul
£732Turkish Airlines
Mon, 4 Jan - Thu, 14 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:20 - 23:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
28h 20m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:50 - 09:40ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
11h 50m1 stop Istanbul
£732Turkish Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Edinburgh to Addis Ababa flights

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How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa?

Return flights from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa typically range from £635 to £729. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £672 on Turkish Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa. It's 11% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 18% higher.

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Key details for Edinburgh to Addis Ababa flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

£232
Beat the crowds with an average 83% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 111% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa

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

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

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa?

    A direct flight from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa takes 00m, covering 3,961 miles.

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

    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.

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

    Return flights from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa range from £635 to £729, with an average of £674 over the past 12 months. Anything below £635 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £672 to £1,946. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £305, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flights from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa pass through?

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

    • Istanbul (IST) – 76% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 1% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £602 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £800, a difference of £198.

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Edinburgh to Addis Ababa?

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 14m, compared to 13h 51m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 14h 08m via Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Addis Ababa?

    Addis Ababa is 3 hours ahead of Edinburgh (Eastern Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Edinburgh to Addis Ababa 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 Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average £602, about £198 less than Saturday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Edinburgh to Addis Ababa trip for October. Fares historically average £492 return in that month – typically £659 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Addis Ababa Bole Airport.

    • Hotel Lobelia
    • Ethiopian Skylight Hotel
    • Ramada by Wyndham Addis Ababa

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