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

Direct flights cover the 2,313 miles separating Istanbul to Addis Ababa in about 5h 20m .

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

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Istanbul Airport and land in Addis Ababa, with an average flight time of 5h 21m. The most common departure time is 00:00 and most flights take off in the evening. 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 Wednesday.

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

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa was £195 for a one-way ticket and £378 for a return.

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

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

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Istanbul Airport at 00:05 and will be landing in Addis Ababa at 05:25.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa jets off at 23:55 and lands at 05:15.

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.

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.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa is November , where tickets cost £360 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £523 and £503 respectively.

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.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa delayed?

Weekly flights between Istanbul and Addis Ababa historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 124 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Addis Ababa flights?

Based on our data, Ethiopian Air have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 15% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Monday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Saturday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Addis Ababa flights?

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

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

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 Istanbul to Addis Ababa?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Istanbul to Addis Ababa were found on Air Arabia (£378) and Turkish Airlines (£445).

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

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 £386 on average.

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now. Flights to Addis Ababa from Istanbul Airport usually cost between £351 and £489 in January. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £378 on Air Arabia (6 Jan–27 Jan).

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£378

Typical prices: £426-£452

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Wed 6/1Wed 27/1

IST - ADD • 1 stop

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£445

Typical prices: £476-£501

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IST - ADD • Direct

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Wed, 6 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan

14:05 - 00:20IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

10h 15m1 stop Sharjah

01:15 - 13:20ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

12h 05m1 stop Sharjah

£378Air Arabia

Wed, 6 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan

14:05 - 00:20IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

10h 15m1 stop Sharjah

01:15 - 13:20ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

12h 05m1 stop Sharjah

£379Air Arabia

Thu, 10 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan

14:05 - 00:20IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

10h 15m1 stop Sharjah

01:15 - 17:50ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

16h 35m1 stop Sharjah

£400Air Arabia

Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

14:05 - 00:20IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

10h 15m1 stop Sharjah

01:15 - 13:20ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

12h 05m1 stop Sharjah

£412Air Arabia

Mon, 7 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec

14:05 - 00:20IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

10h 15m1 stop Sharjah

01:15 - 13:20ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

12h 05m1 stop Sharjah

£418Air Arabia

Mon, 30 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec

18:15 - 23:40IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

5h 25mdirect

00:50 - 06:50ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

6h 00mdirect

£445Turkish Airlines

Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

18:15 - 23:40IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

5h 25mdirect

00:50 - 06:50ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

6h 00mdirect

£450Turkish Airlines

Wed, 23 Dec - Sun, 27 Dec

05:15 - 09:45IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

28h 30m2 stops Algiers Houari Boumediene Ndjamena

10:45 - 19:20ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

32h 35m2 stops Ndjamena Algiers Houari Boumediene

£458Air Algerie

Sat, 12 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan

05:15 - 09:45IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

28h 30m2 stops Algiers Houari Boumediene Ndjamena

10:45 - 15:15ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

28h 30m2 stops Ndjamena Algiers Houari Boumediene

£459Air Algerie

Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

14:05 - 00:20IST Istanbul-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

10h 15m1 stop Sharjah

05:35 - 20:25ADD Addis Ababa Bole-IST Istanbul

14h 50m2 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Riyadh King Khaled Intl

£480Multiple Airlines

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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 January.
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 Thursday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Istanbul, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays 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 November, where tickets cost £360 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £523 and £503 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 £386 on average.

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Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Turkish Airlines

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.

Jessica Macdonald

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 Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa was £195 for a one-way ticket and £378 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.
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.

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