What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,170 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Egyptair, starting at $1,181 and $1,190 round-trip. These flights start at 3% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa one-way?

$426 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Egyptair and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $490 and $598, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Addis Ababa Bole or Baltimore/Washington - Addis Ababa Bole, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Addis Ababa Bole is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa.

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

The most popular layover on flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa is Istanbul.

Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa flights?

Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa flights have a layover in Lomé the least frequently.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani are the most popular attractions in Istanbul if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Beyazit Meydani are located about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Istanbul can rent a car from Istanbul for about $40 per day.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Addis Ababa. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 43 days in advance, which can save you up to 28% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 43 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,082. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,082.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Addis Ababa from Washington, D.C.. Prices for October average $1,211 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $744. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a October flight can save you 24% on your journey compared to booking in June

What airport do you fly into for flights to Addis Ababa from Washington, D.C.?

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), located 4.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa. 7 airlines have flights to Bole from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa Bole should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

What airports serve Addis Ababa from Washington?

When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa, your departing point will most likely be Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Located 26 miles from the District of Columbia, the airport is one of the busiest airline hubs in the D.C. area, handling about 40 airlines with flights across the world. Dulles International Airport is approximately 37min from D.C. by taxi or car, and around 1h by metro bus. You will arrive in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), which is only 3.1 miles away from Addis Ababa’s city center.

Which airlines fly directly from Washington to Addis Ababa?

On average, there are about two direct flights connecting Washington to Addis Ababa each day. Most of the direct flights are operated by Ethiopian Airlines. If you’re interested in fights with layovers, you have several airlines to consider, including Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Air Canada. The most common routes involve taking off from Dulles International Airport, making a stop at either Istanbul Airport (IST) or Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH), and finally landing in Addis Ababa.

What are the layover options between Washington and Addis Ababa?

When flying to Addis Ababa from Washington, D.C., flights may have a single layover, with common locations being Istanbul Airport, Doha Hamad International Airport, and Frankfurt am Main Airport (or Frankfurt Airport). The time that average flights take to reach Addis Ababa from Washington is about 17h 30min. However, a trip with one or more stops will take an additional 2-5h to reach the destination. On average, flights with layovers are more affordable than flights non-stop between the two cities. Flying with Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines tend to have the fewest stops, which are most frequently in the cities of Istanbul, Doha, and Frankfurt.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Washington to Addis Ababa?

To travel to Ethiopia, every American citizen will require a valid passport and visa. The passport must be valid for at least six months from the time you enter Addis Ababa. In addition, all American citizens are expected to have a visa before traveling to the country. Application for an Ethiopian visa is an easy process. US citizens should only need a few minutes to submit their personal information, including date of birth, address, and name, as well as passport details, travel information, and health information (e.g., medication history and vaccination). After you leave Ethiopia, your single-entry visa will expire. This means that you’ll have to reapply for a new visa to go to the country again. To apply for a visa, you will need a valid passport, a scanned copy of passport photographs, the visa application form, personal information, and a debit or credit card for the visa fee payment.

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Fri 9/59:40 pmIAD - ADD

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/1511:05 amADD - IAD

2 stops36h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,165

Sat 8/21:30 pmIAD - ADD

1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines

Mon 8/1111:10 pmADD - IAD

1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,170

Tue 6/1712:00 pmIAD - ADD

1 stop32h 10mEgyptair

Mon 7/214:10 amADD - IAD

1 stop32h 00mEgyptair

Deal found 6/10

$1,177

Sat 10/410:55 amIAD - ADD

Nonstop13h 15mEthiopian Air

Sun 10/1210:50 pmADD - IAD

Nonstop17h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 6/9

$1,181

Wed 9/246:05 amDCA - ADD

2 stops29h 55mKenya Airways

Fri 10/1010:20 amADD - DCA

2 stops38h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 6/12

$1,191

Tue 10/147:30 pmDCA - ADD

2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/210:20 amADD - DCA

2 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$1,194

Wed 9/1010:02 amIAD - ADD

2 stops40h 18mKenya Airways

Mon 9/298:00 pmADD - IAD

2 stops27h 31mKenya Airways

Deal found 6/11

$1,234

Mon 7/2110:55 amIAD - ADD

1 stop19h 50mEmirates

Thu 9/184:00 pmADD - IAD

1 stop23h 40mEmirates

Deal found 6/11

$1,262

Tue 9/236:55 pmDCA - ADD

2 stops22h 15mQatar Airways

Mon 9/291:50 amADD - DCA

2 stops26h 29mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/11

$1,313

Fri 10/39:00 pmIAD - ADD

1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 10/251:35 amADD - IAD

2 stops27h 47mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/10

$1,327

Sun 8/175:47 pmBWI - ADD

2 stops22h 58mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/273:35 amADD - BWI

3 stops42h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,335

Mon 9/225:15 pmDCA - ADD

2 stops37h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/14:00 pmADD - DCA

2 stops27h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,430

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Fri 9/59:40 pmIAD - ADD

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/1511:05 amADD - IAD

2 stops36h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,165

Sat 8/21:30 pmIAD - ADD

1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines

Mon 8/1111:10 pmADD - IAD

1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,170

Sat 10/410:55 amIAD - ADD

Nonstop13h 15mEthiopian Air

Sun 10/1210:50 pmADD - IAD

Nonstop17h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 6/9

$1,181

Tue 7/2212:00 pmIAD - ADD

1 stop32h 10mEgyptair

Mon 8/44:10 amADD - IAD

1 stop32h 00mEgyptair

Deal found 6/10

$1,190

Wed 9/106:05 amDCA - ADD

2 stops44h 15mKenya Airways

Sun 9/283:30 amADD - DCA

2 stops45h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 6/11

$1,216

Mon 7/2110:55 amIAD - ADD

1 stop19h 50mEmirates

Thu 9/184:00 pmADD - IAD

1 stop23h 40mEmirates

Deal found 6/11

$1,262

Fri 10/39:00 pmIAD - ADD

1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 10/251:35 amADD - IAD

2 stops27h 47mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/10

$1,327

Wed 8/206:50 pmIAD - ADD

2 stops26h 30mSAUDIA

Fri 9/53:35 amADD - IAD

1 stop19h 10mSAUDIA

Deal found 6/10

$1,372

Sun 7/134:05 pmDCA - ADD

2 stops38h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/114:00 pmADD - DCA

2 stops27h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,455

Tue 9/94:35 pmDCA - ADD

2 stops30h 25mAir Canada

Tue 10/712:05 amADD - DCA

2 stops22h 46mAir Canada

Deal found 6/10

$1,468

Sat 8/309:20 pmBWI - ADD

2 stops44h 00mBritish Airways

Wed 10/291:35 amADD - BWI

2 stops25h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/11

$1,584

Tue 9/96:45 pmDCA - ADD

3 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/254:10 amADD - DCA

3 stops35h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$1,217

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa. Data last updated June 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 6/1712:00 pmIAD - ADD

1 stop32h 10mEgyptair

Mon 7/214:10 amADD - IAD

1 stop32h 00mEgyptair

Deal found 6/10

$1,177

Tue 6/1710:55 amIAD - ADD

Nonstop13h 15mEthiopian Air

Tue 7/2210:50 pmADD - IAD

1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 6/10

$1,377

Tue 6/1710:55 amIAD - ADD

Nonstop13h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/245:10 amADD - IAD

2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,474

Tue 6/179:40 pmIAD - ADD

1 stop17h 40mTurkish Airlines

Mon 6/2312:45 amADD - IAD

1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,622

Tue 6/176:50 pmDCA - ADD

2 stops35h 55mAir Canada

Wed 7/234:00 pmADD - DCA

2 stops33h 02mAir Canada

Deal found 6/10

$1,779

Tue 6/173:30 pmIAD - ADD

2 stops39h 15mAir Canada

Tue 7/224:00 pmADD - IAD

2 stops26h 39mAir Canada

Deal found 6/10

$1,779

Thu 6/198:40 pmDCA - ADD

2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/2612:05 amADD - DCA

2 stops22h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$1,842

Thu 6/1910:40 pmIAD - ADD

2 stops42h 40mBritish Airways

Wed 7/301:10 amADD - IAD

2 stops26h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/10

$1,939

Fri 6/206:00 amDCA - ADD

3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/112:05 amADD - DCA

2 stops22h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$1,716

Fri 6/205:32 pmIAD - ADD

2 stops37h 13mUnited Airlines

Fri 7/412:05 amADD - IAD

2 stops27h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$1,811

Sat 6/216:27 amIAD - ADD

2 stops58h 53mQatar Airways

Mon 6/301:50 amADD - IAD

1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/12

$1,717

Sat 6/217:19 pmDCA - ADD

2 stops46h 01mQatar Airways

Mon 6/301:50 amADD - DCA

2 stops28h 09mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/12

$1,804

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Fri 8/11:30 pmIAD - ADD

1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$426

Sat 7/128:30 pmIAD - ADD

3 stops49h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$475

Sat 7/2612:00 pmIAD - ADD

1 stop32h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 6/11

$490

Mon 8/252:54 pmDCA - ADD

2 stops50h 16mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/11

$598

Thu 7/3111:38 amBWI - ADD

2 stops29h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$608

Wed 10/1510:55 amIAD - ADD

Nonstop13h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 6/12

$724

Tue 7/1510:05 pmIAD - ADD

1 stop26h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 6/11

$751

Wed 10/156:50 pmIAD - ADD

2 stops48h 15mSAUDIA

Deal found 6/12

$770

Tue 10/146:37 amBWI - ADD

2 stops34h 33mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/10

$790

Mon 8/256:50 pmDCA - ADD

3 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$809

Fri 6/209:00 pmIAD - ADD

1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/10

$841

Fri 6/209:00 pmIAD - ADD

1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$908

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Washington, D.C.Addis Ababa

IAD - ADD

IADADD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/5

9:40 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 9/15

11:05 am-4:18 pm

2 stops36h 13m

$1,165

Washington, D.C.Addis Ababa

IAD - ADD

IADADD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/2

1:30 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 8/11

11:10 pm-11:45 am

1 stop19h 35m

$1,170

Washington, D.C.Addis Ababa

IAD - ADD

IADADD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

10:55 am-7:10 am

Nonstop13h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 10/12

10:50 pm-8:55 am

Nonstop17h 05m

$1,181

Washington, D.C.Addis Ababa

IAD - ADD

IADADD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/22

12:00 pm-3:10 am

1 stop32h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 8/4

4:10 am-5:10 am

1 stop32h 00m

$1,190

Washington, D.C.Addis Ababa

DCA - ADD

DCAADD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/24

6:05 am-7:00 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 10/10

10:20 am-6:05 pm

2 stops38h 45m

$1,191

Washington, D.C.Addis Ababa

DCA - ADD

DCAADD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/14

7:30 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops40h 30m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 11/2

10:20 am-10:22 am

2 stops32h 02m

$1,194

Washington, D.C.Addis Ababa

IAD - ADD

IADADD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/10

10:02 am-9:20 am

2 stops40h 18m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 9/29

8:00 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$1,234

Washington, D.C.Addis Ababa

IAD - ADD

IADADD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/21

10:55 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 9/18

4:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop23h 40m

$1,262

Washington, D.C.Addis Ababa

DCA - ADD

DCAADD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/23

6:55 pm-12:10 am

2 stops22h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 9/29

1:50 am-9:19 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$1,313

Washington, D.C.Addis Ababa

IAD - ADD

IADADD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/3

9:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop20h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 10/25

1:35 am-10:22 pm

2 stops27h 47m

$1,327

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa (average of $988). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to ADD?

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa

The most flights from WAS to ADD are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Addis Ababa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Addis Ababa ranges from 0.4 - 11.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Addis Ababa when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Addis Ababa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Addis Ababa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 59.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Addis Ababa

To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,264 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,264 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,264 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,264 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,584 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,264 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

SAUDIA

7.4

Good

617 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,264 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,264 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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What airports serve Addis Ababa from Washington?
When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa, your departing point will most likely be Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Located 26 miles from the District of Columbia, the airport is one of the busiest airline hubs in the D.C. area, handling about 40 airlines with flights across the world. Dulles International Airport is approximately 37min from D.C. by taxi or car, and around 1h by metro bus. You will arrive in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), which is only 3.1 miles away from Addis Ababa’s city center.
Which airlines fly directly from Washington to Addis Ababa?
On average, there are about two direct flights connecting Washington to Addis Ababa each day. Most of the direct flights are operated by Ethiopian Airlines. If you’re interested in fights with layovers, you have several airlines to consider, including Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Air Canada. The most common routes involve taking off from Dulles International Airport, making a stop at either Istanbul Airport (IST) or Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH), and finally landing in Addis Ababa.
What are the layover options between Washington and Addis Ababa?
When flying to Addis Ababa from Washington, D.C., flights may have a single layover, with common locations being Istanbul Airport, Doha Hamad International Airport, and Frankfurt am Main Airport (or Frankfurt Airport). The time that average flights take to reach Addis Ababa from Washington is about 17h 30min. However, a trip with one or more stops will take an additional 2-5h to reach the destination. On average, flights with layovers are more affordable than flights non-stop between the two cities. Flying with Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines tend to have the fewest stops, which are most frequently in the cities of Istanbul, Doha, and Frankfurt.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Washington to Addis Ababa?
To travel to Ethiopia, every American citizen will require a valid passport and visa. The passport must be valid for at least six months from the time you enter Addis Ababa. In addition, all American citizens are expected to have a visa before traveling to the country. Application for an Ethiopian visa is an easy process. US citizens should only need a few minutes to submit their personal information, including date of birth, address, and name, as well as passport details, travel information, and health information (e.g., medication history and vaccination). After you leave Ethiopia, your single-entry visa will expire. This means that you’ll have to reapply for a new visa to go to the country again. To apply for a visa, you will need a valid passport, a scanned copy of passport photographs, the visa application form, personal information, and a debit or credit card for the visa fee payment.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Addis Ababa from Washington, D.C.?
Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), located 4.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa. 7 airlines have flights to Bole from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa Bole should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,170 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Egyptair, starting at $1,181 and $1,190 round-trip. These flights start at 3% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa one-way?
$426 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Egyptair and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $490 and $598, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?
While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Addis Ababa Bole or Baltimore/Washington - Addis Ababa Bole, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Addis Ababa Bole is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?
The most popular layover on flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa is Istanbul.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?
Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani are the most popular attractions in Istanbul if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Beyazit Meydani are located about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Istanbul can rent a car from Istanbul for about $40 per day.
Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa flights?
Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa flights have a layover in Lomé the least frequently.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa (average of $988). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$685	Average$919	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
SAUDIA	Cheapest$691	Average$806	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$820	Average$880	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Egyptair	Cheapest$898	Average$1,038	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,029	Average$1,387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,098	Average$1,337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,365	Average$1,453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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