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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $595 15 Nov – 22 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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

15 Nov – 22 Nov: $595, found 3 days ago16 Nov – 25 Nov: $605, found 3 days ago3 Dec – 6 Dec: $501, found 4 days ago10 Dec – 13 Dec: $448, found 4 days ago27 Dec – 8 Jan 2027: $516, found 7 days ago30 Dec – 4 Jan 2027: $532, found 7 days agoNovDec
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
15 Nov – 22 Nov$595EgyptairAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Nov – 25 Nov$605EgyptairAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Dec – 6 Dec$501Turkish AirlinesAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Dec – 13 Dec$448SaudiaAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Dec – 8 Jan 2027$516Air ArabiaAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Dec – 4 Jan 2027$532Air ArabiaAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $448.

November 2026From $5952 departure dates15 Nov – 22 Nov · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $448Cheapest seen4 departure dates10 Dec – 13 Dec · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $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.

$222, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $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

2 Dec: $258, found 8 days ago4 Dec: $256, found 2 days ago9 Dec: $252, found 5 days ago31 Dec: $279, found 2 days ago15 Jan 2027: $248, found 5 days ago1 Feb 2027: $347, found 6 days ago15 Feb 2027: $222, found 2 days ago15 Apr 2027: $280, found 4 days ago27 Oct 2027: $429, found 6 days agoDecJanFebAprOct
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
2 Dec$258FlynasAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Dec$256FlynasAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
9 Dec$252FlynasAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
31 Dec$279FlynasAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
15 Jan 2027$248FlynasAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
1 Feb 2027$347EgyptairAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
15 Feb 2027$222FlynasAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
15 Apr 2027$280FlynasAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
27 Oct 2027$429Air ArabiaAddis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $222.

December 2026From $2524 departure dates9 Dec · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $2481 departure date15 Jan 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $222Cheapest seen2 departure dates15 Feb 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $2801 departure date15 Apr 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
October 2027From $4291 departure date27 Oct 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip

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.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays 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$455Cheapest seen31
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.

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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
7–13 days$235$230Cheapest seen12
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