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Find cheap flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa from $336

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Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Addis Ababa (RUH-ADD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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3:25 am - 6:50 amRUH-ADD
3h 25mnonstop
5:35 am - 12:25 pmADD-RUH
6h 50m1 stop
Mon, Jul 8 - Thu, Sep 5
12:25 am - 4:15 amRUH-ADD
3h 50mnonstop
5:35 am - 12:25 pmADD-RUH
6h 50m1 stop
$341flynas
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Sun, Jul 7 - Thu, Sep 5
12:25 am - 4:15 amRUH-ADD
3h 50mnonstop
5:10 am - 8:50 amADD-RUH
3h 40mnonstop
$343Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Jul 7 - Fri, Sep 6
3:25 am - 6:50 amRUH-ADD
3h 25mnonstop
5:10 am - 8:50 amADD-RUH
3h 40mnonstop
$360Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jul 10 - Fri, Sep 6
3:55 am - 1:35 pmRUH-ADD
9h 40m1 stop
4:00 pm - 6:00 pmADD-RUH
26h 00m1 stop
$477Emirates
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Mon, Jul 8 - Sat, Sep 7
3:55 am - 1:35 pmRUH-ADD
9h 40m1 stop
4:00 pm - 6:00 pmADD-RUH
26h 00m1 stop
$488Emirates
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Sat, Jul 6 - Sun, Sep 8
2:40 pm - 11:50 pmRUH-ADD
9h 10m1 stop
1:10 am - 10:15 amADD-RUH
9h 05m1 stop
$515Qatar Airways
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Mon, Jul 8 - Wed, Sep 4
11:30 pm - 11:50 pmRUH-ADD
24h 20m1 stop
1:10 am - 10:15 amADD-RUH
9h 05m1 stop
$518Qatar Airways
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Sun, Jul 7 - Wed, Sep 4
9:50 am - 7:05 pmRUH-ADD
9h 15m1 stop
8:20 pm - 1:40 amADD-RUH
29h 20m1 stop
$547flydubai
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Wed, Jul 10 - Mon, Sep 9
2:40 am - 7:05 pmRUH-ADD
16h 25m1 stop
8:20 pm - 8:50 amADD-RUH
12h 30m1 stop
$753flydubai
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Sat, Jul 6 - Thu, Sep 5

Flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

The average price of all flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Riyadh to Addis Ababa, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Addis Ababa, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa is August, where tickets cost $423 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets is $582 and $579 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Addis Ababa, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 32 days before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Riyadh and Addis Ababa?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Riyadh to Addis Ababa. They are Ethiopian Air and flynas. The cheapest airline for this route is flynas, with the best one-way deal found costing $282. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at flynas.

How many flights are there between Riyadh and Addis Ababa per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Riyadh and land in Addis Ababa, with an average flight time of 3h 30m. The most common departure time is 3:00 am and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 14 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 36% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Riyadh and Addis Ababa?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Riyadh to Addis Ababa take?

The average nonstop flight takes 3h 25m, covering a distance of 1,220 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Riyadh at 12:25 am and will be landing in Addis Ababa at 4:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Riyadh to Addis Ababa jets off at 1:05 pm and lands at 4:30 pm.

Good to know

Low season

December

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$336
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Riyadh to Addis Ababa

When to book flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Addis Ababa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Addis Ababa was $336 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Riyadh and Addis Ababa?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Riyadh and on arrival in Addis Ababa.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

    Riyadh and Addis Ababa are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Riyadh from Riyadh King Khaled Intl and will be arriving at Addis Ababa Bole.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Riyadh to Addis Ababa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Riyadh and Addis Ababa, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

    There are nonstop flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa, Emirates or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa are Emirates and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of $503 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $585 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Addis Ababa from Riyadh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Addis Ababa with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline. Booking your flights between Riyadh and ADD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Addis Ababa from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from RUH to Addis Ababa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $292 or less one-way and $630 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?

Find which airlines fly direct from King Khaled Intl to Bole, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Addis Ababa Bole

Monday

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, flynas

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, +1 more

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, flynas

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, +1 more

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, flynas

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, +1 more

Thursday

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, flynas

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, +1 more

Friday

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, flynas

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, +1 more

Saturday

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, flynas

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, +1 more

Sunday

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, flynas

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Addis Ababa Bole to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, flynas

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, +1 more

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, flynas

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, +1 more

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, flynas

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, +1 more

Thursday

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, flynas

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, +1 more

Friday

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, flynas

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, +1 more

Saturday

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, flynas

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, +1 more

Sunday

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, flynas

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Riyadh to Addis Ababa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Riyadh to Addis Ababa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Riyadh to Addis Ababa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4014 reviews
8.3Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.1Comfort
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Flight was delayed and no information was provided what was new time Change gate 3 times at Madina airport First gate was 113 Second gate was 204 And last gate was 113 again

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024MED - DXB
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Flight was delayed and no information was provided what was new time Change gate 3 times at Madina airport First gate was 113 Second gate was 204 And last gate was 113 again

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Food is really bad, not to the Emirates standards. Coming out of Houston airport is very confusing,

WORST AIRLINE EVER—FOOD WAS MEDIOCRE AND WIDEBODY 777 BOEING WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE! IT WAS NOT WORTH THE MONEY THAT I PAID.

Inexperienced e crew, no personal greeting for gold member, not the same emirates service that I know. I take this flight almost weekly

Very bad !! My confirmed ticket got canceled with out notifying me in hyd airport , crew didn’t help us out !! They were very rude!! They made me pay for the confirmed ticket again !! Can you please let us know how I can get the refund for the ticket I paid

The lounge Emirates uses at Jeddah airport is horrible even with the opening of the new section. Food selection is poor and never enough seating . Staff are not friendly. Boarding process at Jeddah always an absolute mess

Check-in counter at the airport took more than an hour of standing in queue with online checkin. And after entering the gate the flight delayed more than 30 mins.

I enjoyed the live television programming for entertainment, and honestly everything was acceptable. It’s just that I choose emirates, because they have always been so much better in so many ways – food choices, service, accessibility, friendliness of the staff. None of those things were poor, but they have definitely slid from their position of excellence. One example would be that after the dinner meal was served, the flight attendants huddled in the back galley with the curtains closed (by the way, that’s where snacks and drinks are), and you have to interrupt them to go back there to either ask for something or to get a snack. While they do not respond in an unfriendly way, you are led to believe that you are interrupting them by coming to get a snack or making a request. Even something like, “ Yes, how many I help you?” would be a great improvement.

Lovely experience. I feel like travelling in Emirates.. The flights are always superb.Vegan food served was really good..

This booking was as a result of stolen identity and hacking my debit account. I reported it to my bank. The thief tried to book two flights, maybe more. Hopefully, Kayak will be able to block fraudulent bookings and charges better in the future.

Food could be better. Bread should be warm served with butter. Bread quality is bad and cold served.

Entertainment for non Arabic speakers is very limited. Seats were comfortable. Seat map while booking showed 2-2-2 config, but the flight had 1-2-1..

It’s like two different companies managing fligh from DC and totally horrible company between Jeddah and Cairo

Good variety could have been better; crew not as friendly

Since it leaves at 2:00am you sleep through most of it.

The best way to fly is saudia airlines flight Every thing is better (Number one 🫶) Thank you

Much better than our first flight. Perhaps healthier food options and more food.

Pros: "The whole experience was pleasant"
Cons: "The boarding process and the gate agent should have much better people skills"
Pros: "The crew was very kind and attentive."
Cons: "We waited over an hour at the new terminal to be bussed to the old terminal where the business lounge was."

The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

The wifi service was really poor I try to use it the service was extremely poor if that could be improved that will go a long way

The food really sucks And they really need to work on entertainment The movie selection is herendous .

Hot, uncomfortable and very rough take off and landing. Very regrettable.

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

If I have a choice I would not use this airline. They moved by booking to Smart Wings, an airline they code share with. Changing terminals in buses and dealing with some of the staff associated with it is not the best experience. Having stated that I must share that the crew of Smart Wings airlines was polite.

Consider serving food to all passengers regardless of food reservation status during booking.

This was a smartwings operated flight. Flydubai is no longer value for money. Their prices are as high as emirates whereas delays, services and overall quality is as low as any other low cost carrier.

The only highlight on this flight was the taste of the food, which was surprisingly good. Everything else was below average, and the cabin crew service especially stood out for being slow and inattentive. We were surrounded by toddlers/babies and it made our 4 hour flight feel like 10 hours. Granted, that's not the airline's fault, but it added to the overall subpar experience.

Second-row economy doesn't have leg space if you are 6 feet

מלון חבל על הזמן השאר יום יומיים סבבה אבל בחוץ חום כלבים

Very helpful and welcoming crew, good food in fair quantities, enough space for the legs. Surprisingly good quality for a "lowcoster".

Boarding was almost an hour late but there was no communication. Cabin crew did nothing to ensure people kept masks on and even with seat belt sign on people were wondering around the plane.

Take too much time to get cpnnection flight. Did not get enough time toget refresh even for going rest room it is not enough time. For wheelchaor person like me face too much trouble. Idont wish to go next time in emirat and fly dubai. Not sugest any senior citizon to fly with this.

It was hot inside as the air conditioner was not working and the crew members were not courteous

the seat you book will always be taken by someone else..…

Nothing The flight delayed for more than 3 hours as usual

In the future, it is preferable to provide free snacks

I like the price of the ticket. I do not like the waiting, waiting, waiting to drop off luggage. I do not like the waiting, waiting, waiting to board. I liked that the flight was on time.

Very poor Customer service…the girl at the check in desk was horrible. her service was not even close to world standard but I think Flynass can improve and learn to treat their customers better

The flight delayed. No screen, no charge for mobile devices. The portion of food is very small. The food is not delicious and no sweet just 3 pieces of fruit mostly apple. If you want coffee or tea you have to buy even you buy ticket at higher price than airlines that offer drinks, snacks and meals for free.

Pros: "i need to change the date but cannot find anyone help, including either call center or flynas staff in airport"
Cons: "just give me a simple way to change my flight"
Cons: "People are sitting in our seats!!! This issue is on every single flight I have with FlyNas"
Cons: "Always late, an they blame it on the previous flight, as if it is operated by different company"

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/9Thu
multi-stopflydubai
16h 25mRUH-ADD
6/17Mon
multi-stopflydubai
23h 55mADD-RUH
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Riyadh - Addis Ababa Flights

Departure:

Riyadh (RUH)Saudi Arabia

Destination:

Addis Ababa (ADD)Ethiopia

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