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$206 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$411
Typical prices: $491-$584
Air Arabia
Tue 2/17Wed 2/18
IST - ADD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$548
Typical prices: $618-$697
Ethiopian Air
Thu 3/5Sun 3/15
IST - ADD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa (IST-ADD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 18
Air Arabia Logo
2:35 pm - 12:45 am
IST
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ADD
10h 10m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
1:30 am - 1:50 pm
ADD
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IST
12h 20m
1 stop
$411Air Arabia
Thu, May 14 - Sat, May 16
Air Arabia Logo
2:10 pm - 12:25 am
IST
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ADD
10h 15m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
1:10 am - 5:15 pm
ADD
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IST
16h 05m
1 stop
$412Air Arabia
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
Air Arabia Logo
6:45 pm - 12:45 am
IST
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ADD
30h 00m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
1:30 am - 1:50 pm
ADD
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IST
12h 20m
1 stop
$444Air Arabia
Fri, Mar 13 - Sat, Mar 21
Egyptair Logo
6:50 pm - 3:05 am
IST
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ADD
8h 15m
1 stop
Egyptair Logo
4:05 am - 5:50 pm
ADD
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IST
13h 45m
1 stop
$482Egyptair
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 3:40 am
IST
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ADD
30h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:45 am - 8:25 pm
ADD
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IST
15h 40m
1 stop
$544Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 am - 5:25 am
IST
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ADD
5h 20mnonstop
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:10 pm - 5:00 am
ADD
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IST
5h 50mnonstop
$548Ethiopian Air
Sat, Jan 31 - Fri, Feb 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:35 am - 12:35 pm
IST
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ADD
5h 00mnonstop
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:25 pm - 5:00 am
ADD
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IST
5h 35mnonstop
$570Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:05 am - 5:25 am
IST
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ADD
5h 20mnonstop
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:30 pm - 9:20 pm
ADD
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IST
5h 50mnonstop
$571Ethiopian Air
Thu, Feb 5 - Tue, Apr 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 11:35 pm
IST
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ADD
5h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:40 am - 6:15 am
ADD
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IST
5h 35mnonstop
$575Turkish Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Mon, Feb 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 11:35 pm
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5h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:40 am - 6:35 am
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5h 55mnonstop
$576Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Addis Ababa flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa departing in February.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Addis Ababa on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul to Addis Ababa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa is May, where tickets cost $424 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $836 and $666 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $597, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$206
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 50% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

When to book flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa was $206 for a one-way ticket and $411 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of Istanbul you will be using Istanbul. You will be landing at Addis Ababa, also known as Addis Ababa Bole.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Addis Ababa flight route.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa, SAUDIA or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa are SAUDIA and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $452 and an overall rating of 7.4, SAUDIA is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $592 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Addis Ababa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Addis Ababa from Istanbul 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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul 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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $516 or less one-way and $573 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Addis Ababa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Addis Ababa Bole Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Addis Ababa Bole

Monday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Addis Ababa Bole to Istanbul

Monday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul 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 Istanbul 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.
7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 659 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.8Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
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They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
JED - JFK
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They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

I had the worst experience I’ve ever had with any type of airline,they destroyed my baby’s baby stroller,that cost more than 2000$,the seats in a 13 hour flight was broken,so I definitely not recommend that airline for other people

The flight was delayed which cost me to missed my connection flight.

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

It would be great if the flight attendants could inform people travelling with small children that at take off and landing the children should drink liquid or chew/swallow something so their ears don’t hurt. Also, Emirates serves the food to the children first. Really good idea. Best of all would be to put all children in the same area.

I had issue with my boarding pass. When I arrived in London Gatwick Airport. My e-ticket wasn't scanning and had to do a lot of back and forth with Air Transit I order to board my flight, which I almost missed as a result of this.

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

Very bad experience with turkish airline tk 0001. Very uncomfortable seats and food ran out and crew was not helpful

The airline could improve its business class seats and privacy in line with its competitors.

The fact that my flight was cancelled and made wait for 14 Fing hours to booka flightto a neighboring country.... never again

The worst experience I have ever been in, they canceled my ticket the very last minute although it was Booked since October! They claimed it was not possible to change the schedule till January 11, 2026 and all my plans were screwed! My wife paid cash upfront a down payment for a surgery she was going to perform on dec 27th, and all these money lost! I’m considering seriously to get support

To be prepared for being treated with disrespect by the ground crew.

We were charged for checking in our bags! One bag per person was supposed to have been included in the ticket price, and yet Turkish Airlines charged us nearly $200 per bag!

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Very basic service in business class. Mediocre will be the right word to describe them. Also, we arrived 8 hours late.

Flight was delayed for 3 hrs and there is nothing at the terminal except going back through security again. Food was offered but no vegetarian option

The worst experience ever, me and my little daughter suffered a lot on this trip. If there is zero or below-zero evaluation, definitely, I will give them.

Website for Egyptair Plus needs to be refined or go back to the old one...!

The flight was late 1 hr in amman with no ac

I lost my bad at Cairo’s airpor… it wasn’t shipped with me on the plane

Has upgraded from inside from leather sets to new version of touch screens ,,thank u

There is no respect or customer service whatsoever in Egypt airline extremely poor customer service never fly again. Find ticket with adjective airline. It’s like throwing money in the trash.

The plane was falling apart. Screens didn't work. My chair didn't work. My tray didn't work. It makes me nervous about the maintenance of vital functions for flight. The food is horrible. We never eat it.

Our flight was delayed for more than three hours due to mechanical issues. Please compensate.

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