Travelling from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Dubai. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) out of here.
Hop on a direct Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is one hour behind Dubai.
The most popular route is from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), with 42 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from DXB to ADD is the 12:30am flydubai option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 5:45pm with Ethiopian Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dubai to ADD, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
You can book a direct flight from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Popular airlines that offer direct flights from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport departing DXB include:
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from DXB to ADD.
Flydubai is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to ADD leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
DXB is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Dubai International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai International Airport, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) departing Al Maktoum International Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Dubai to ADD flight? Kick back in a hotel near Al Maktoum International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Central Addis Ababa is around 10 kilometres from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Currently, ج.م. 8,466 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 20,785. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Dubai to ADD, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
July is when most people book flights from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Visit Addis Ababa in February for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Dubai to ADD plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Addis Ababa to range from 9ºC to 25ºC.
November sees temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Addis Ababa
Start your Addis Ababa trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Dubai to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
National Museum of Ethiopia and Holy Trinity Cathedral are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Addis Ababa to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Addis Ababa Ethnographic Museum.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Jimma is just one of the many places in Ethiopia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Addis Ababa. Around 257 kilometres away to the southwest, its top attractions include Jimma Museum, Aba Jifar Palace and Masaraa Abbaa Jifaar.
