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Among airlines operating Addis Ababa to Dubai flights:

• flydubai: offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Addis Ababa and Dubai. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ethiopian Air
• flydubai
• Emirates

Flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai usually depart from Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $381 round-trip via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared to $517 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $8–$22 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flydubai and Ethiopian Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-stop flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 2% of one-stop connections

Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Addis Ababa to Dubai route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $476 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $522, a difference of $46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Addis Ababa to Dubai route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Addis Ababa to Dubai flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 17%, and evening flights for 16%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Palm Jumeirah. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Addis Ababa to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 9:18 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 3:13 am.

The flight takes about 4h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $493. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Addis Ababa to Dubai takes 4h 18m, covering 1,564 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $372 to $1,962. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Addis Ababa to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $542, which is 63% above the typical average for this route.

flydubai is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ethiopian Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Addis Ababa to Dubai flights are:

• flydubai: 78% on time
• Ethiopian Air: 78% on time
• Emirates: 70% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 77% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 06m, compared with 9h 31m via Cairo (CAI) and 9h 42m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Addis Ababa (Gulf Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Europcar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Addis Ababa to Dubai range from $426 to $567, with an average of $493 over the past 12 months. Anything below $426 counts as a good deal.

flydubai is the only airline on the Addis Ababa to Dubai route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.