Flying from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Riyadh and Addis Ababa are both in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Take your pick of 11 weekly Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights. The 00:25 departure with flynas is the earliest flight you can take. Ethiopian Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:05.
Your RUH to ADD flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
With an impressive 86.92% of services landing on schedule, Flynas is the most punctual carrier for RUH to ADD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RUH and ADD:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from RUH land on time.
Central Riyadh to Riyadh Airport is around 32 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, take a look at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. It's a short drive from RUH.
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Reserve a hotel close to ADD if you're catching a late Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go beyond Addis Ababa and check out places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Addis Ababa Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Reserving your ride from Addis Ababa Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Addis Ababa in March.
Lock in your flight from Riyadh Airport to Addis Ababa Airport for March if you'd like to go to Addis Ababa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
November sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RUH to ADD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometers east of Addis Ababa, a visit to Dire Dawa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.
Time for another stop? Make your way to Nazrēt. It's about 80 kilometers south-east of Addis Ababa and is known for highlights including Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.
