Cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul from £261

Cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul from £261

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Mon, Jun 8
Addis Ababa ADDIstanbul SAW

£261
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Thu, Jun 11
Addis Ababa ADDIstanbul IST

£272
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Tue, Jun 9
Addis Ababa ADDIstanbul IST

£272
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Thu, Jun 11
Addis Ababa ADDIstanbul SAW

£288
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Sat, Jun 13
Addis Ababa ADDIstanbul SAW

£303
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Tue, Jun 9
Addis Ababa ADDIstanbul SAW

£303
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Mon, Jun 8 – Fri, Jun 12
Addis Ababa ADDIstanbul SAW

£464
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Mon, Jun 8 – Thu, Jun 11
Addis Ababa ADDIstanbul SAW

£464
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Mon, Jun 8 – Sat, Jun 13
Addis Ababa ADDIstanbul SAW

£467
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Fri, Jun 12 – Mon, Jun 15
Addis Ababa ADDIstanbul IST

£550
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Mon, Jun 8 – Thu, Jun 11
Addis Ababa ADDIstanbul IST

£582
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Tue, Jun 9 – Fri, Jun 12
Addis Ababa ADDIstanbul IST

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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Addis Ababa Bole International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3729 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
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Weekly flights: 24 totalDaily flights: 3.43 averageMost flights: Thursday 4 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
2332333
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Weekly flights: 24 totalDaily flights: 3.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
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Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Tuesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
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Weekly flights: 23 totalDaily flights: 3.29 averageMost flights: Friday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
flynasKNEXYYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
30 May
83%
21°C15°C
6 Jun
24°C17°C
Sunday
31 May
88%
23°C17°C
7 Jun
25°C17°C
Monday
1 Jun
82%
24°C18°C
8 Jun
24°C17°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
81%
25°C19°C
9 Jun
26°C18°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
65%
26°C19°C
10 Jun
24°C18°C
Thursday
4 Jun
26°C18°C
11 Jun
25°C17°C
Friday
5 Jun
24°C17°C
12 Jun
27°C19°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Addis Ababa and Istanbul is 3729 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Fly Dubai, Etihad Airways, flynas, and Ethiopian Airlines. Addis Ababa and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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