Ethiopia to United Arab Emirates Β· 1,565 miles (2,519 km)

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dubai (DXB) flights

3 airlines fly nonstop from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dubai (DXB): Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines and flydubai. The two airports are 1,565 miles (2,519 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Djibouti, Jazan and Abha and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ADD to DXB

  • Emirates logo
    EmiratesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it
  • Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • flydubai logo
    flydubaiNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book ADD to DXB with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ADD to DXB with one stop

20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Djibouti (JIB)Ethiopian Airlines, then flydubai
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    flydubai logo
  • Via Jazan (GIZ)Ethiopian Airlines, then flydubai
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    flydubai logo
  • Via Abha (AHB)Flynas, then flydubai
    Flynas logo
    flydubai logo
  • Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Qatar Airways logo
    flydubai logo
    Qatar Airways logo
  • Via Hargeisa (HGA)Ethiopian Airlines, then flydubai and Daallo Airlines
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    flydubai logo
    D3
  • Via Bahrain (BAH)Ethiopian Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 more
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    Gulf Air logo
  • Via Riyadh (RUH)Flynas the whole way
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Flynas logo
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    Saudia logo
    +3
  • Via Dammam (DMM)Ethiopian Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 more
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    Flynas logo
  • Via Muscat (MCT)Ethiopian Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 more
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    Oman Air logo
  • Via Garowe (GGR)Ethiopian Airlines, then Daallo Airlines
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    D3
  • Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia and Flynas the whole way
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    Saudia logo
    +1
  • Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways the whole way
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    J9
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    J9
    +1
  • Via Madinah (MED)Ethiopian Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 more
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    Saudia logo
  • Via Amman (AMM)Ethiopian Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 more
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    Royal Jordanian logo
  • Via Karachi (KHI)Ethiopian Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 more
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    PA
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ADD to DXB: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ADD to DXB?

Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) and flydubai fly nonstop from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dubai (DXB).

How far is Addis Ababa from Dubai by plane?

Addis Ababa (ADD) and Dubai (DXB) are 1,565 miles (2,519 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ADD to DXB award flights?

12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, United MileagePlus, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does ADD to DXB cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ADD to DXB with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Addis Ababa and Dubai?

The most direct connections are through Djibouti (JIB), Jazan (GIZ), Abha (AHB), Doha (DOH) and Hargeisa (HGA). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qatar Airways through Doha.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.