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$230+ Cheap flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADD — DXB
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Addis Ababa Bole to Dubai Intl are usually found in October or February, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Addis Ababa to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$376
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$230
(Travelocity)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$571

Good round-trip deal

$546 or less

Good one-way deal

$465 or less
From Addis Ababa Bole to Dubai Intl
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Cheapest flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Addis Ababa to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 16, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/165:10 amADD - DXB
1 stop7h 50mflynas
Fri 9/197:45 pmDXB - ADD
1 stop9h 30mflynas
Deal found 8/14$376
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/145:10 amADD - DXB
1 stop10h 20mflynas
Sun 9/215:20 pmDXB - ADD
1 stop11h 55mflynas
Deal found 8/15$377
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/265:35 amADD - DXB
1 stop8h 20mflynas
Fri 9/267:45 pmDXB - ADD
1 stop9h 30mflynas
Deal found 8/15$382
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/173:35 amADD - DXB
1 stop8h 25mSAUDIA
Mon 9/2211:10 amDXB - ADD
1 stop15h 55mSAUDIA
Deal found 8/15$385
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/173:35 amADD - DXB
1 stop14h 55mSAUDIA
Wed 10/225:30 pmDXB - ADD
1 stop9h 35mSAUDIA
Deal found 8/15$388
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/85:10 amADD - DXB
1 stop10h 20mflynas
Mon 10/139:45 pmDXB - ADD
1 stop8h 00mflynas
Deal found 8/15$395
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/125:10 amADD - DXB
1 stop9h 15mflynas
Fri 9/197:45 pmDXB - ADD
1 stop9h 30mflynas
Deal found 8/15$400
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/165:10 amADD - DXB
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/193:45 pmDXB - ADD
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$402
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/85:10 amADD - DXB
1 stop12h 00mflynas
Wed 9/107:00 pmDXB - ADD
1 stop10h 15mflynas
Deal found 8/15$413
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/185:35 amADD - DXB
1 stop7h 40mflynas
Wed 10/229:45 pmDXB - ADD
1 stop8h 00mflynas
Deal found 8/15$418
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/185:35 amADD - DXB
1 stop7h 40mflynas
Mon 9/227:45 pmDXB - ADD
1 stop9h 30mflynas
Deal found 8/15$419

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai that are best for you.

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Addis Ababa

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Price

Addis AbabaDubai

ADD - DXB

ADDDXB

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 9/16

5:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/19

7:45 pm-4:15 am

1 stop9h 30m

$376

Addis AbabaDubai

ADD - DXB

ADDDXB

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 9/14

5:10 am-4:30 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 9/21

5:20 pm-4:15 am

1 stop11h 55m

$377

Addis AbabaDubai

ADD - DXB

ADDDXB

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 9/26

5:35 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/26

7:45 pm-4:15 am

1 stop9h 30m

$382

Addis AbabaDubai

ADD - DXB

ADDDXB

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 9/17

3:35 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/22

11:10 am-2:05 am

1 stop15h 55m

$385

Addis AbabaDubai

ADD - DXB

ADDDXB

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 9/17

3:35 am-7:30 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 10/22

5:30 pm-2:05 am

1 stop9h 35m

$388

Addis AbabaDubai

ADD - DXB

ADDDXB

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 10/8

5:10 am-4:30 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/13

9:45 pm-4:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

$395

Addis AbabaDubai

ADD - DXB

ADDDXB

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 9/15

3:35 am-4:00 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/19

11:10 am-2:05 am

1 stop15h 55m

$400

Addis AbabaDubai

ADD - DXB

ADDDXB

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 9/12

5:10 am-3:25 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/19

7:45 pm-4:15 am

1 stop9h 30m

$400

Addis AbabaDubai

ADD - DXB

ADDDXB

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 9/16

5:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/19

3:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$402

Addis AbabaDubai

ADD - DXB

ADDDXB

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 9/8

5:10 am-6:10 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 9/10

7:00 pm-4:15 am

1 stop10h 15m

$413

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Best time to book a flight from Addis Ababa to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from Addis Ababa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Addis Ababa to Dubai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Addis Ababa to Dubai. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai is 49 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 Addis Ababa to Dubai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Addis Ababa to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Addis Ababa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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 ADD to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Addis Ababa to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Addis Ababa to Dubai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Addis Ababa to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Addis Ababa to Dubai. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Addis Ababa to Dubai flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Addis Ababa to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from Addis Ababa to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 16, 2025.

The most flights from ADD to DXB are scheduled on a Thursday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Riyadh (RUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 68% of 1-stop itineraries from Addis Ababa to Dubai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Riyadh (RUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $345.

What’s the fastest layover option from Addis Ababa to Dubai?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Riyadh (RUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 27m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Cairo (CAI) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 13m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated August 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, SAUDIA, and Ethiopian Air from Addis Ababa to Dubai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
626 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
828 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
flynas
6.9
Okay
93 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
142 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Addis Ababa to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Addis Ababa to Dubai?

    To fly from Addis Ababa to Dubai, you need to book a flight from Bole (ADD) to Dubai Intl (DXB). Nonstop flights to Dubai Intl from Addis Ababa Bole take 4h 15m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 17 outbound flights from Bole to Dubai Intl offered by 8 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Addis Ababa to Dubai flight route?

    The Addis Ababa Bole to Dubai Intl flight path was viewed by 129 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Addis Ababa to Dubai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai round-trip from $289. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are flynas, from $294, and Kenya Airways, from $360. Users have found that SAUDIA is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Addis Ababa to Dubai?

    Consider flydubai (74%), Singapore Airlines (64%) or ASKY (63%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Addis Ababa to Dubai.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai?

    While on average a flight from Addis Ababa to Dubai is generally $1,130, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $373. When looking at the most popular route, (Addis Ababa Bole - Dubai Intl), you can expect to pay $376 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Addis Ababa to Dubai 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 Addis Ababa to Dubai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Addis Ababa to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Addis Ababa to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Addis Ababa to Dubai

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$289Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
flynasCheapest$294Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$360Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$392Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$399Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
flydubaiCheapest$412Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EgyptairCheapest$464Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$594Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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