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Flight deals from Addis Ababa to Riyadh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $450. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Riyadh.$208 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul.One-way flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $208, select.
Riyadh.$210 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun.One-way flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $210, select.
Riyadh.$238 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.
Riyadh.$263 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $263, select.
Riyadh.$273 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Addis Ababa on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $273, select.
Riyadh.$314 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $314, select.
Riyadh.$323 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Riyadh.$338 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Mar.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.
Riyadh.$347 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $347, select.
Riyadh.$350 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.
Riyadh.$428 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $428, select.
Riyadh.$429 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $429, select.
Riyadh.$506 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Mar.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.
Riyadh.$546 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Apr.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $546, select.
Riyadh.$881 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $881, select.
Riyadh.$1,191 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,191, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Riyadh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Addis Ababa to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from $210
Jul
from $208
Aug
from $273
Sep
from $263
Oct
from $238
Nov
from $323
Dec
from $314
Jan
from $350
Feb
from $347
Mar
from $338
Apr
from $546
May
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Addis Ababa to Riyadh: Alternative routes

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Addis Ababa to Riyadh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$208
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time3 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Average flights per week41

Finding cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Addis Ababa to Riyadh is $450. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Addis Ababa to Riyadh.
Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas and Saudia fly direct from Addis Ababa to Riyadh.
As of June 2026, there are 41 flights per week flying from Addis Ababa to Riyadh.
The cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Riyadh is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport on Sunday, 5 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Flynas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Travelling from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport.

  • Addis Ababa and Riyadh share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.

  • Each week, there are 11 Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 05:10 flynas flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 22:35 with Ethiopian Airlines.

  • Your ADD to RUH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Getting to Riyadh (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.

  • With a dependable 80.0% of services arriving on schedule, Flynas is the most punctual carrier operating ADD to RUH flights.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ADD and RUH:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Jeddah Airport

    • Madinah Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)

  • $208 is the best price for a one-way Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. Return flights start from $450. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • To get cheap tickets from ADD to RUH, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Picking up cheap flights from ADD to RUH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport.

Handy information about Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Addis Ababa Airport, 60% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ADD:

Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)

  • Get off your Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a convenient option within easy reach of RUH, consider Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.

  • Explore without limits with a Riyadh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and see more of Riyadh and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Riyadh Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

  • From Riyadh Airport, Riyadh is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Riyadh based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ADD to RUH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • You've seen Riyadh, now it's time to discover other corners of Saudi Arabia. Travel around 386 kilometres north-east to Dammam to tick off its must-visit sights. From Ithra to Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Searching for other well-known places to go in Saudi Arabia? Set off 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque is a highlight in the area.

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