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Mon, Jul 20
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Thu, Jul 16
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Getting from Addis Ababa airport to the city center

Addis Ababa is served by Bole International Airport (ADD), the main gateway to Ethiopia and a major hub for East Africa. The airport lies approximately 8 km southeast of the city center, making airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, minibuses, hotel shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant during peak hours in the capital.

Notes:

  • Prices in ETB; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Addis Ababa can be heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Allow extra time during peak periods.
  • Yellow taxis at the airport have fixed rates; always agree on the fare before departure.
  • Ride-hailing apps require local SIM card or WiFi connection to function.
  • Public minibuses do not go directly to the airport terminal; you may need to walk from the main road.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Addis Ababa

Depart from
King Khalid International
Arrive to
Addis Ababa Bole International
Average flights per week
207
Flight distance
1966 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
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Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 2 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
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Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
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Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
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Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
flynasKNEXYYes
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Weather in Addis Ababa

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January22°C9°C
February23°C10°C
March23°C12°C
April23°C12°C
May23°C12°C
June22°C12°C
July19°C11°C
August19°C10°C
September19°C10°C
October20°C8°C
November21°C8°C
December21°C8°C
Hottest Month
23°C
March
Coldest month
8°C
November
Sunny days
228
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
28 Jun
17%
26°C13°C
5 Jul
68%
24°C14°C
Monday
29 Jun
36%
26°C14°C
6 Jul
59%
25°C14°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
17%
27°C13°C
7 Jul
74%
23°C13°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
17%
29°C13°C
8 Jul
57%
21°C14°C
Thursday
2 Jul
17%
28°C13°C
9 Jul
57%
20°C14°C
Friday
3 Jul
27°C13°C
10 Jul
57%
24°C13°C
Saturday
4 Jul
57%
26°C14°C
11 Jul
58%
24°C13°C
The distance between Riyadh and Addis Ababa is 1966 km. The most popular airlines for this route are flynas, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Fly Dubai, Ethiopian Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Riyadh and Addis Ababa have 207 direct flights per week.

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