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£185 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa departing on 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
£297
Typical prices: £345-£508
Air Arabia
Wed 4/3Sun 8/3
IST - ADD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£493
Typical prices: £441-£473
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/2Sun 1/3
IST - ADD • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa (IST-ADD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Air Arabia Logo
18:45 - 00:45
IST
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ADD
30h 00m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
01:30 - 13:50
ADD
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IST
12h 20m
1 stop
£297Air Arabia
Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Air Arabia Logo
14:35 - 00:45
IST
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ADD
10h 10m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
01:30 - 13:50
ADD
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IST
12h 20m
1 stop
£300Air Arabia
Wed, 1 Apr - Sun, 5 Apr
Air Arabia Logo
18:05 - 00:25
IST
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ADD
30h 20m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
01:10 - 13:20
ADD
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IST
12h 10m
1 stop
£301Air Arabia
Fri, 27 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
Air Arabia Logo
18:45 - 00:45
IST
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ADD
30h 00m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
01:30 - 18:00
ADD
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IST
16h 30m
1 stop
£302Air Arabia
Tue, 3 Mar - Fri, 6 Mar
Air Arabia Logo
14:35 - 00:45
IST
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ADD
10h 10m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
01:30 - 13:50
ADD
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IST
12h 20m
1 stop
£302Air Arabia
Fri, 3 Apr - Mon, 6 Apr
Air Arabia Logo
18:05 - 00:25
IST
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ADD
30h 20m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
01:10 - 13:20
ADD
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IST
12h 10m
1 stop
£303Air Arabia
Thu, 2 Apr - Mon, 6 Apr
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 00:25
IST
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ADD
10h 15m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
01:10 - 13:20
ADD
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IST
12h 10m
1 stop
£304Air Arabia
Mon, 27 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
SAUDIA Logo
15:25 - 01:50
IST
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ADD
10h 25m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
05:10 - 14:50
ADD
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IST
33h 40m
2 stops
£465SAUDIA
Mon, 27 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
SAUDIA Logo
18:25 - 07:05
IST
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ADD
12h 40m
2 stops
SAUDIA Logo
05:10 - 14:50
ADD
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IST
33h 40m
2 stops
£468SAUDIA
Tue, 24 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
00:05 - 05:05
IST
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ADD
5h 00mdirect
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:10 - 05:00
ADD
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IST
5h 50mdirect
£493Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Addis Ababa flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa departing in March.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Addis Ababa on a Monday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Istanbul, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa, 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 Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa is May, where tickets cost £310 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £610 and £486 respectively.

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

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 £367 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa, 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 Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

 
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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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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.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight£166
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 51% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
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FAQs for booking Istanbul to Addis Ababa flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa was £166 for a one-way ticket and £297 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and Addis Ababa.

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

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

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

    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 Istanbul to Addis Ababa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Addis Ababa from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Addis Ababa?

    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 Addis Ababa with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

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

    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 Addis Ababa from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £325 or less one-way and £423 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Addis Ababa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa Bole Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole

Monday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Addis Ababa Bole to Istanbul

Monday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Addis Ababa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Addis Ababa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 657 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
7.8Crew
7.6Boarding
Airline reviews

Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

2.0 MediocreSamer, Jan 2026
RUH - JED
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Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

I had the worst experience I’ve ever had with any type of airline,they destroyed my baby’s baby stroller,that cost more than 2000$,the seats in a 13 hour flight was broken,so I definitely not recommend that airline for other people

The flight was delayed which cost me to missed my connection flight.

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

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