Cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul from $222 ADD → IST, SAW
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $595 with Egyptair, 15 Nov – 22 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $222 with Flynas, 15 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $222, Flynas, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $595, 15 Nov to 22 Nov
- Usual return price
- $505 to $579
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $448 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 6 h
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $505 to $579.
Cheapest return found recently
$595
15 Nov – 22 Nov · Egyptair
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 4:05 a.m. · Return leaves 2:05 p.m. · 38 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) · overnight connection · 22 h connection
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$888
15 Nov – 22 Nov · Turkish Airlines
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 12:50 a.m. · Return leaves 5:25 a.m. · 11 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$595 15 Nov – 22 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$448 10 Dec – 13 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $422 to $516.
At $595, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
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 6 departure dates from 15 Nov to 30 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 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
105 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov – 22 Nov | $595 | Egyptair | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 25 Nov | $605 | Egyptair | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 6 Dec | $501 | Turkish Airlines | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 13 Dec | $448 | Saudia | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $516 | Air Arabia | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $532 | Air Arabia | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $448.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Egyptair, Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines, Saudia.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $252 to $280.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$222
15 Feb 2027 · Flynas
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 5:35 a.m. · 7 h 45 min trip
1 stop · via King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$525
15 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 12:50 a.m. · 6 h trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$222 15 Feb 2027found 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 $221 to $293.
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 9 departure dates from 2 Dec to 27 Oct 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 15 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
57 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec | $258 | Flynas | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec | $256 | Flynas | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $252 | Flynas | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Dec | $279 | Flynas | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Jan 2027 | $248 | Flynas | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Feb 2027 | $347 | Egyptair | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Feb 2027 | $222 | Flynas | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Apr 2027 | $280 | Flynas | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Oct 2027 | $429 | Air Arabia | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $222.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Flynas, Egyptair, Air Arabia.
Premium cabin fares from Addis Ababa to Istanbul
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 15 Nov – 22 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 15 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Addis Ababa to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
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 | $563 | $486 | +17% | 21 |
| 7–13 days | $512 | $487 | +6% | 23 |
| 14–29 days | $486 | $422 | +1% | 37 |
| 30–59 days | $516 | $426 | +7% | 29 |
| 60–89 days | $482 | $455 | Cheapest seen | 31 |
| 90–179 days | $500 | $492 | +4% | 22 |
| 180+ days | $496 | $479 | +3% | 21 |
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $235 | $230 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $258 | $221 | +10% | 38 |
| 30–59 days | $254 | $227 | +8% | 42 |
| 60–89 days | $271 | $223 | +15% | 36 |
| 90–179 days | $331 | $222 | +41% | 35 |
| 180+ days | $390 | $348 | +66% | 21 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 15 Nov – 22 Nov. 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 Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $595 with Egyptair, 15 Nov to 22 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $448 with Saudia, 10 Dec to 13 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $505 to $579.
How much is a one-way flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $222 with Flynas, 15 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $252 to $280.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $448, 10 Dec to 13 Dec, found 4 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $222, 15 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $888 with Turkish Airlines, 15 Nov to 22 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $525 with Turkish Airlines, 15 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 15 Feb 2027, takes 6 h from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Flynas on 15 Feb 2027, takes 7 h 45 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?
Between 15 Nov and 30 Dec, Egyptair has the cheapest return on 2 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Air Arabia on 2 and Turkish Airlines on 1. Between 2 Dec and 27 Oct 2027, Flynas has the cheapest one-way on 7 of the 9 departure dates we hold, Egyptair on 1 and Air Arabia 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
