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Cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa from $130 ADD → DIR

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)

The cheapest return found recently is $292 with Ethiopian Airlines, 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $130 with Ethiopian Airlines, 25 Nov, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$130, Ethiopian Airlines, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$292, 1 Jan 2027 to 4 Jan 2027
Usual return price
$292 to $294
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $290 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Ethiopian Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
1 h 15 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $292 to $294.

Cheapest return found recently

$292

1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)

Leaves 3:25 p.m. · Return leaves 8:45 a.m. · 2 h 5 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$292

1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)

Leaves 3:25 p.m. · Return leaves 8:45 a.m. · 2 h 5 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $292 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $290 15 Dec – 16 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 38 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $265 to $305.

$292, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $265 to $305.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 27 Nov to 8 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

7 fares on 4 departure dates

27 Nov – 17 Dec: $294, found 3 days ago15 Dec – 16 Dec: $290, found 3 days ago1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027: $292, found 2 days ago8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027: $295, found 6 days agoNovDecJan
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
27 Nov – 17 Dec$294Ethiopian AirlinesAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Dec – 16 Dec$290Ethiopian AirlinesAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027$292Ethiopian AirlinesAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027$295Ethiopian AirlinesAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $290.

November 2026From $2941 departure date27 Nov – 17 Dec · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $290Cheapest seen1 departure date15 Dec – 16 Dec · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $2922 departure dates1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $130 to $141.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$130

25 Nov · Ethiopian Airlines

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)

Leaves 4:40 p.m. · 1 h 15 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$130

25 Nov · Ethiopian Airlines

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)

Leaves 4:40 p.m. · 1 h 15 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $130 25 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $127 to $147.

$130, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $127 to $147.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 17 Nov to 14 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

8 fares on 6 departure dates

17 Nov: $130, found 6 days ago20 Nov: $135, found 3 days ago25 Nov: $130, found 2 days ago9 Dec: $130, found 2 days ago26 Dec: $143, found 2 days ago14 Jan 2027: $152, found 4 days agoNovDecJan
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
17 Nov$130Ethiopian AirlinesAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
20 Nov$135Ethiopian AirlinesAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
25 Nov$130Ethiopian AirlinesAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
9 Dec$130Ethiopian AirlinesAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
26 Dec$143Ethiopian AirlinesAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
14 Jan 2027$152Ethiopian AirlinesAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $130.

November 2026From $130Cheapest seen3 departure dates17 Nov · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $1302 departure dates9 Dec · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $1521 departure date14 Jan 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

Return

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (38 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

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Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$265$265Cheapest seen19
7–13 days$301$265+14%18
30–59 days$292$290+10%9

One-way

The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$142$127+5%32
7–13 days$135$127Cheapest seen37
14–29 days$147$130+9%21
30–59 days$147$135+9%16
60–89 days$149$146+10%35
90–179 days$151$149+12%12

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Addis Ababa → Jijiga

107 km from Dire Dawa

$327

$35 more than flying to Dire Dawa

13 Nov – 14 Nov · ADD → JIJ · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 7 days ago

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One-way

Addis Ababa → Jijiga

107 km from Dire Dawa

$171

$41 more than flying to Dire Dawa

22 Dec · ADD → JIJ · nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

The cheapest return found recently is $292 with Ethiopian Airlines, 1 Jan 2027 to 4 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $290 with Ethiopian Airlines, 15 Dec to 16 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $292 to $294.

How much is a one-way flight from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $130 with Ethiopian Airlines, 25 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $130 to $141.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $290, 15 Dec to 16 Dec, found 3 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $130, 17 Nov, found 6 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

In 38 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $292 with Ethiopian Airlines, 1 Jan 2027 to 4 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $130 with Ethiopian Airlines, 25 Nov, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Ethiopian Airlines on 25 Nov, takes 1 h 15 min from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?

Between 27 Nov and 8 Jan 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on all 4 departure dates we hold. Between 17 Nov and 14 Jan 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 6 departure dates we hold.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work