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Cheap flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa (IST–ADD)

ISTİstanbul Airport
Turkey
ADDAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
Ethiopia

Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly Istanbul to Addis Ababa (IST–ADD) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 3,730 km (2,310 mi).

From
IST
Istanbul
To
ADD
Addis Ababa
Nonstop
Yes · 2 airlines
Airlines
ET · TK
Cheapest fare found
₺9,873 one-way
Distance
3,730 km (2,310 mi)

Data from the sources listed, updated:· How we verify

Istanbul to Addis Ababa fares by month

Cheapest one-way fare found: ₺9,873 for December 2026 on Kuwait Airways (1 stop).

  1. Oct ’26₺12,691
  2. Nov ’26₺11,316
  3. Dec ’26₺9,873
  4. Jan ’27₺11,436
  5. May ’27₺11,873

Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.

When to fly IST–ADD

For Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), December 2026 had the lowest fare found (₺9,873). Addis Ababa averages 18–28 °C by day all year.

Istanbul to Addis Ababa: frequently asked questions

Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026.

How much is a flight from Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)?

From ₺9,873 one-way, the cheapest fare found for December 2026 on Kuwait Airways with 1 stop (found 11 October 2026).

Which airlines fly IST–ADD direct?

Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly IST–ADD?

December 2026, at ₺9,873; the dearest month found was ₺12,691.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Addis Ababa?

None: Istanbul and Addis Ababa keep the same time.

Addis Ababa to Istanbul: the return flight (ADD–IST)

All 2 airlines also fly ADD–IST nonstop.

Airlines flying IST–ADD nonstop

AirlineTypeAlliance
Ethiopian Airlines ETfull-serviceStar Alliance
Turkish Airlines TKfull-serviceStar Alliance

One-stop alternatives to flying IST–ADD nonstop

One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.

  • Via Cairo (CAI) with EgyptAir: 3,740 km (2,320 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
  • Via Jeddah (JED) with Saudia: 3,800 km (2,360 mi) flown, 2% further than nonstop.
  • Via Abha (AHB) with Flynas: 3,990 km (2,480 mi) flown, 7% further than nonstop.
  • Via Riyadh (RUH) with Flynas: 4,420 km (2,750 mi) flown, 19% further than nonstop.
  • Via Kuwait (KWI) with Jazeera Airways: 4,640 km (2,880 mi) flown, 25% further than nonstop.

IST–ADD route map

Great-circle distance 3,730 km (2,310 mi). Illustrative route, not an actual flight track.

More from Istanbul and Addis Ababa

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Plan your arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

Departure

İstanbul Airport

Istanbul (IST), Istanbul. In our data, 90 airlines fly nonstop from IST to 311 destinations.

View IST airport guide →

Arrival

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Bole (ADD), Addis Ababa.

Weather in Addis Ababa vs Istanbul

Addis Ababa is warmer than Istanbul in 8 months and cooler in 4; the biggest gap is in February (25°C against 9°C). In October it averages 23°C in Addis Ababa and 20°C in Istanbul.

Average daily high and low temperature in Addis Ababa, °C
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Addis Ababa24°25°26°25°25°24°21°21°22°23°23°23°
Istanbul9°9°12°16°21°26°28°28°25°20°15°11°

Average daily highs. Climate normals from Addis Ababa and Istanbul (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.

Onward from Addis Ababa

Places you can't fly to nonstop from IST, but can from ADD — for a stopover or a second leg.

  • ADD → JIJ Jijiga, Ethiopia · 453 km
  • ADD → GMB Gambela, Ethiopia · 475 km
  • ADD → ASO Asosa, Ethiopia · 476 km
  • ADD → MQX Mekele, Ethiopia · 506 km
  • ADD → KGL Kigali, Rwanda · 1,550 km
  • ADD → DBM Debre Markos, Ethiopia · 189 km
  • ADD → AWA Hawassa, Ethiopia · 213 km
  • ADD → DSE Dessie, Ethiopia · 258 km

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Sources

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