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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 9:17 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 3:12 am.

The flight takes about 4h 17m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai.

A direct flight from Addis Ababa to Dubai takes 4h 17m, covering 4,051 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai range from C$ 575 to C$ 753, with an average of C$ 659 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 575 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the C$ 659 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 506 round-trip via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared to C$ 672 for direct.

Ethiopian Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while flydubai has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Addis Ababa to Dubai flights are:

• Ethiopian Air: 79% on time
• flydubai: 77% on time
• Emirates: 71% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 77% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 11–C$ 31 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 flydubai and Ethiopian Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Addis Ababa to Dubai flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 28%, Afternoon flights for 15%, and Evening flights for 14%.

flydubai is the only airline on the Addis Ababa to Dubai route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Addis Ababa to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 880, which is 107% above the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 37 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autostrad Rent A Car
• AMEX
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai usually depart from Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Addis Ababa to Dubai route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

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

• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 634 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 676, a difference of C$ 42.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Addis Ababa and Dubai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ethiopian Air
• flydubai
• Emirates

Flying via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 04m, compared with 9h 31m via Cairo (CAI) and 11h 09m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Addis Ababa (Gulf Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Addis Ababa to Dubai flights:

• flydubai: offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• flydubai: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ethiopian Air: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Emirates: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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