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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Addis Ababa, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$349
Overall average: $509
SAUDIA
Fri 11/21Fri 11/28
IST - ADD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$523
Typical prices: $500-643
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/21Thu 11/27
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

Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 28
SAUDIA Logo
10:25 pm - 4:10 amIST-ADD
29h 45m1 stop
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5:40 am - 3:35 amADD-IST
21h 55m2 stops
$349SAUDIA
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Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 28
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10:25 pm - 1:55 amIST-ADD
27h 30m1 stop
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5:40 am - 10:40 amADD-IST
29h 00m1 stop
$356SAUDIA
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Fri, Dec 19 - Sun, Dec 28
SAUDIA Logo
10:25 pm - 1:55 amIST-ADD
27h 30m1 stop
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5:40 am - 9:10 pmADD-IST
15h 30m1 stop
$376SAUDIA
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
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7:30 pm - 12:45 pmIST-ADD
17h 15m1 stop
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2:05 pm - 6:25 amADD-IST
16h 20m1 stop
$428Etihad Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
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3:50 am - 3:05 amIST-ADD
23h 15m1 stop
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4:05 am - 2:50 amADD-IST
22h 45m1 stop
$445Egyptair
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Fri, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 20
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3:50 am - 3:05 amIST-ADD
23h 15m1 stop
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4:05 am - 2:50 amADD-IST
22h 45m1 stop
$459Egyptair
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Fri, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 27
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6:15 pm - 11:35 pmIST-ADD
5h 20mnonstop
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12:40 am - 6:35 amADD-IST
5h 55mnonstop
$523Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 11:35 pmIST-ADD
5h 20mnonstop
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12:40 am - 6:35 amADD-IST
5h 55mnonstop
$528Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
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7:35 am - 12:55 pmIST-ADD
5h 20mnonstop
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11:10 pm - 5:00 amADD-IST
5h 50mnonstop
$653Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Feb 14 - Thu, Feb 19
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12:05 am - 5:25 amIST-ADD
5h 20mnonstop
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3:30 pm - 9:20 pmADD-IST
5h 50mnonstop
$670Ethiopian Air
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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.

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, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul to Addis Ababa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday 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 August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $625 and $510 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $667 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

 
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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$228
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% 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 $228 for a one-way ticket and $349 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 $449 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 $570 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 $532 or less one-way and $652 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.
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7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 635 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.9Crew
7.1Food
7.5Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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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

2.0 MediocreThomson, Jul 2025RUH - COK
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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.

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

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

The only hiccup was a change of plane and the resulting delayed departure, otherwise everything was more than OK.

I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Outdated business class on this aircraft, no flat bed, and even minimal recline. Couldn’t sleep at all. Laggy and outdated entertainment system. Food sub standard.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

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

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

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

Made to check carryon and had more than 500 dollars stolen buy airline

flight was late, after landing they made us stay 30 min-hour on the plane, very uncomfortable and not clean at all. Trash all over the plane very unsanitary

Nice flight, friendly crew, and a decent in-flight meal.

Check in was madness. Boarding was madness. The flight itself was OK, and the flight attendants were nice. Connection to my next flight was two hours. But based on my arrival gate in Cairo, and next departure gate in Cairo, the whole two hours were needed given the inefficient procedures. At the end of my journey (connected to Lufthansa after Egyptair), my checked luggage did not arrive, and after 4 days, has still not arrived.

Everything was ok except cleanliness of the plane, it was poor.

It was appalling! Using small aircraft for 5 hour flights is ridiculous! No legroom, terrible food, no drinks apart from water, tea and coffee (once only) makes it a terrible experience. The cabin staff really badly handled the behaviour of an extremely obnoxious woman who insisted on fully reclining her seat for the duration of the flight with a very tall man behind her. She abused his and the staff and they were not able to deal with her at all other than to tell the man that they are reclining seats and they could not prevent her from doing so. They were also very slow to react when a large nu of passengers stood up and started taking their luggage out of the overhead bins whilst the aircraft was still taxiing at Heathrow. I will never fly Egypt Air again! I know this isn’t the airline’s fault but the security at Cairo airport was a joke. With the terrible security record on flights out of Egypt, they really need to take it seriously. Scanners weren’t working, liquids were allowed on, only one person operating the cray machine and searching bags caused a massive backlog of people…I’m convinced you could have got anything onto that plane if you were determined enough. By the way, it was the same story in Aswan airport.

The plane was old and several things were broken including my seat. The sinks in the restrooms didn’t drain. The armrest on my seat was broken so the seat was constantly reclined. The tray table was broken. The fabric was coming off the seats. The overhead bin doors wouldn’t stay locked. The hotel accommodation was disgusting.

Boarding was chaotic and disorganized, and the foot rest to my seat was broken. But the food was good and the flight attendants were kind and attentive.

So bad we never travel with Egypt air bad service smells bad food bad Ching my sets to back

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