Cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai from $243 ADD → DXB, XNB
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB), Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB)
The cheapest return found recently is $350 with Ethiopian Airlines, 18 Nov – 25 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $243 with Etihad Airways, 29 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $243, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $350, 18 Nov to 25 Dec
- Usual return price
- $355 to $372
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $350 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Ethiopian Airlines, Flydubai, Air Arabia, Emirates
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 4 h 20 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $355 to $372.
Cheapest return found recently
$350
18 Nov – 25 Dec · Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 7:40 a.m. · Return leaves 2:10 p.m. · 8 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$350
18 Nov – 25 Dec · Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 7:40 a.m. · Return leaves 2:10 p.m. · 8 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$350 18 Nov – 25 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $339 to $405.
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 11 departure dates from 14 Nov to 21 Aug 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 37-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
226 fares on 11 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 21 Nov | $375 | Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 23 Nov | $375 | Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 21 Nov | $355 | Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 25 Dec | $350 | Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 12 Dec | $369 | Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 13 Dec | $355 | Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 14 Dec | $369 | Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 15 Dec | $369 | Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 14 Dec | $352 | Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 | $364 | Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 | $423 | Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $350.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $246 to $270.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$243
29 Dec · Etihad Airways
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB)
Leaves 2:05 p.m. · 25 h 40 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$272
28 Nov · Flydubai
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 5:00 a.m. · 4 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$243 29 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$236 19 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $167 to $275.
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 8 departure dates from 20 Nov to 29 Dec, 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 29 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
21 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | $269 | Flydubai | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Nov | $271 | Flydubai | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Nov | $272 | Flydubai | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Dec | $267 | Flydubai | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Dec | $247 | Flynas | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Dec | $247 | Flynas | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Dec | $236 | Flynas | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $243 | Etihad Airways | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $236.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Flydubai, Flynas, Etihad Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Addis Ababa to Dubai
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.
Today's prices for 18 Nov – 25 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 29 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Addis Ababa to Dubai?
Return
Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest return 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $377 | $339 | +2% | 49 |
| 7–13 days | $370 | $345 | Cheapest seen | 43 |
| 14–29 days | $378 | $341 | +2% | 46 |
| 30–59 days | $375 | $352 | +1% | 17 |
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $231 | $176 | +12% | 25 |
| 7–13 days | $207 | $172 | Cheapest seen | 27 |
| 14–29 days | $214 | $167 | +3% | 43 |
| 30–59 days | $236 | $202 | +14% | 35 |
| 60–89 days | $229 | $176 | +11% | 31 |
| 90–179 days | $283 | $180 | +37% | 16 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Addis Ababa → Sharjah
22 km from Dubai
$648
$298 more than flying to Dubai
20 Nov – 20 Dec · ADD → SHJ · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Addis Ababa → Abu Dhabi
123 km from Dubai
$260
$17 more than flying to Dubai
16 Nov · ADD → AUH · stops unknown
found 6 days ago
Addis Ababa → Sharjah
22 km from Dubai
$286
$43 more than flying to Dubai
22 Nov · ADD → SHJ · nonstop
found 2 days ago
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 18 Nov – 25 Dec. 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 Dubai?
The cheapest return found recently is $350 with Ethiopian Airlines, 18 Nov to 25 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $355 to $372.
How much is a one-way flight from Addis Ababa to Dubai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $243 with Etihad Airways, 29 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $236 with Flynas, 19 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $246 to $270.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Dubai?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $350, 18 Nov to 25 Dec, found 2 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $236, 19 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Addis Ababa to Dubai?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares cost about the same whether the flight was days or months away. One-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Addis Ababa to Dubai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $350 with Ethiopian Airlines, 18 Nov to 25 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $272 with Flydubai, 28 Nov, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Dubai?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Flydubai on 28 Nov, takes 4 h 20 min from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Dubai Airport (DXB). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Etihad Airways on 29 Dec, takes 25 h 40 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai?
Between 14 Nov and 21 Aug 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on all 11 departure dates we hold. Between 20 Nov and 29 Dec, Flydubai has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Flynas on 3 and Etihad Airways on 1.
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
