Addis Ababa to Dubai ADD → DXB, XNB
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB), Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB)
The cheapest return found recently is $385 with Ethiopian Airlines, 7 Nov – 8 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $269 with Flydubai, 5 Dec, found 2 days ago.
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$385
7 Nov – 8 Nov · Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 7:40 a.m. · Return leaves 5:10 p.m. · 8 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$385
7 Nov – 8 Nov · Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 7:40 a.m. · Return leaves 5:10 p.m. · 8 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$385 7 Nov – 8 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$378 1 Nov – 8 Novfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $341 to $405.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov – 8 Nov | $378 | Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Nov – 8 Nov | $385 | Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $249 to $283.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$269
5 Dec · Flydubai
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 5:00 a.m. · 4 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$269
5 Dec · Flydubai
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 5:00 a.m. · 4 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$269 5 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$229 18 Decfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $167 to $202.
At $269, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 3 Nov to 12 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov | $249 | Etihad Airways | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $269 | Flydubai | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Dec | $229 | Flynas | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Feb 2027 | $283 | Flynas | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Feb 2027 | $293 | Flynas | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $229.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Flynas, Etihad Airways, Flydubai.
Premium cabin fares from Addis Ababa to Dubai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 7 Nov – 8 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 5 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Addis Ababa to Dubai?
Return
Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $390 | $353 | +4% | 25 |
| 7–13 days | $382 | $345 | +2% | 24 |
| 14–29 days | $376 | $341 | Cheapest seen | 23 |
| 30–59 days | $378 | $378 | +1% | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $210 | $176 | +5% | 17 |
| 7–13 days | $200 | $172 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 14–29 days | $202 | $167 | +1% | 25 |
| 30–59 days | $220 | $202 | +10% | 23 |
| 60–89 days | $220 | $176 | +10% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $281 | $180 | +40% | 10 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Addis Ababa → Sharjah
22 km from Dubai
$383
$2 less than flying to Dubai
27 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 · ADD → SHJ · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Addis Ababa → Abu Dhabi
123 km from Dubai
$457
$72 more than flying to Dubai
29 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · ADD → AUH · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Addis Ababa → Sharjah
22 km from Dubai
$298
$29 more than flying to Dubai
28 Jun 2027 · ADD → SHJ · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 7 Nov – 8 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work