Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa (IST - ADD)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$448	Flynas 1 stop 14 hr Mon, Apr 27 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is currently $448
Cheapest one-way flight	$205	Flynas 1 stop 14 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is currently $205
Cheapest nonstop flights	$634	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is currently $634
Last-minute weekend getaway	$624	Flynas 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is currently $624
Cheapest business class flights	$1,490	Ethiopian, Royal Jordanian 1 stop 23 hr Mon, Apr 27 — Wed, May 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is currently $1,490

Fastest flight	5 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa takes 5 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $315–425
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $435–495

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $634

Typical price: $500–860

7 weekly nonstop flights

IST - ADD Every day
Ethiopian

Nonstop

from $788

Typical price: $560–820

7 weekly nonstop flights

IST - ADD Every day
Flynas

from $448

Typical price: $355–650

28 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - ADD Every day
flydubai

21 weekly connecting flights

IST - ADD Every day
Saudia

from $587

Typical price: $470–1,000

17 weekly connecting flights

IST - ADD Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
Air Arabia

from $521

Typical price: $400–650

14 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - ADD Every day

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Addis Ababa

Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD)

Addis Ababa Ethiopia 19 min 4 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Addis Ababa

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $315 to $425.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa recently found on Google Flights was with Flynas from $448. The cheapest one-way flight was with Flynas from $205.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is $634, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is $788, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest Flynas flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is $448, flying from Apr 27 to May 4.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is $587, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is $521, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa starts at $448 from Mon, Apr 27 to Mon, May 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $205 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

5 hr is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Addis Ababa.

Peak travel is Jun–Aug, most of which falls during the city's rainy season (Jun–Sep). Daytime temperatures are mild to warm year-round, with cool nights. Key events revolve around the Orthodox Christian calendar. The city is busy for Timkat (Jan 19 or 20), an Epiphany festival celebrating Christ's baptism. Meskel (Sep 27 or 28) marks the discovery of the True Cross with flowers, bonfires and religious gatherings.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Addis Ababa.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Addis Ababa.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) .

In terms of flights, Flynas is the most popular. Flynas offers 28 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Addis Ababa are:

Ethiopian offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) .
flydubai offers 21 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) .
Saudia offers 17 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) .
Air Arabia offers 14 connecting flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Addis Ababa.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa recently found on Google Flights was with Flynas from $448. The cheapest one-way flight was with Flynas from $205.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is $634, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is $788, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest Flynas flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is $448, flying from Apr 27 to May 4.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is $587, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Istanbul to Addis Ababa is $521, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.

Ethiopian and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Addis Ababa.

There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Ethiopian direct flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Addis Ababa at price $624 is offered by Flynas from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

Ethiopian and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Addis Ababa.

There are 7 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Ethiopian direct flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Addis Ababa start at $634 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Turkish Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Addis Ababa start at $1,490 from Mon, Apr 27 to Wed, May 6 with Ethiopian, Royal Jordanian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Addis Ababa start at $448 from Mon, Apr 27 to Mon, May 4.

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Addis Ababa, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Addis Ababa starts at $624 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Flynas.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Addis Ababa at price $624 is offered by Flynas from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Addis Ababa, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.