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Flight deals from Addis Ababa Airport to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ₹ 40,786. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.₹ 20,010 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May.One-way flight with Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Flynas, departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 20,010, select.
Istanbul.₹ 21,130 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Flynas, departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 21,130, select.
Istanbul.₹ 22,769 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Flynas, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 22,769, select.
Istanbul.₹ 22,825 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Flynas, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 22,825, select.
Istanbul.₹ 23,520 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun.One-way flight with Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Flynas, departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 23,520, select.
Istanbul.₹ 27,575 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Flynas, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 27,575, select.
Istanbul.₹ 27,745 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 27,745, select.
Istanbul.₹ 27,973 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 27,973, select.
Istanbul.₹ 38,763 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 38,763, select.
Istanbul.₹ 38,867 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 38,867, select.
Istanbul.₹ 38,941 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 38,941, select.
Istanbul.₹ 40,111 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 40,111, select.
Istanbul.₹ 40,274 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 40,274, select.
Istanbul.₹ 40,368 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 40,368, select.
Istanbul.₹ 40,399 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 40,399, select.
Istanbul.₹ 41,454 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 41,454, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Addis Ababa to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from ₹ 22,769
May
from ₹ 20,010
Jun
from ₹ 23,520
Jul
from ₹ 27,973
Aug
from ₹ 27,575
Sep
from ₹ 22,825
Oct
from ₹ 21,130
Nov
from ₹ 41,454
Dec
from ₹ 41,719
Jan
from ₹ 27,745
Feb
from ₹ 117,344
Mar
from ₹ 116,309

Direct flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul

Alternative Addis Ababa to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Addis Ababa to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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from ₹ 20,010
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
from ₹ 26,470
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Addis Ababa to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 20,010
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week36

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

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul is ₹ 40,228. 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.
5 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from Addis Ababa to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and Royal Air Maroc fly direct from Addis Ababa to Istanbul.
As of April 2026, there are 33 flights per week flying from Addis Ababa to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Istanbul is usually April.
If you're flying from Addis Ababa Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from ₹ 40,228.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Addis Ababa Airport to Istanbul on Thursday, 30 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 39 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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Flynas and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 20 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Istanbul.

  • Istanbul and Addis Ababa (where Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located) are both in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.

  • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route, with 14 weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from ADD to IST is with Ethiopian Airlines at 23:25. Go for the first departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 00:05 if you want to get on your way earlier.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your ADD to Istanbul flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

  • Direct Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Istanbul tickets are available for booking. Istanbul Airport (IST) is where you'll be touching down.

  • Look out for offers from Ethiopian Airlines. This airline has direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Istanbul.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from ADD to Istanbul, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:

    • Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)

    • Cairo International Airport (CAI)

    • Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

  • Travelling from central Addis Ababa to ADD takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near ADD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Istanbul or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are worth a look:

  • Of all flights leaving Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, 60% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Istanbul

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Istanbul flight is ₹ 20,010. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 40,228. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap flights from ADD to Istanbul by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • The best month for picking up cheap Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Istanbul tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ADD to Istanbul by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Snag an affordable flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes about 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Istanbul. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from ADD to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Once you've hopped off your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to SAW. Kick back and get cosy after your ADD to Istanbul flight at any of these well-located options:

  • Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Istanbul. August is the busiest month for a trip to Istanbul. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • Book a Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from ADD to Istanbul in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.

More about Istanbul

  • Once you've booked your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are essential stops on your Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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