Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa (ADD) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa (ADD): 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 21 ways to fly it with one stop, through Djibouti, Jazan and Abha and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DXB to ADD
- EmiratesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- flydubaiNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Book DXB to ADD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Emirates, flydubai
- United MileagePlusBooks Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
What DXB to ADD costs in miles
One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts (November 2026). Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Business | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | from 12,500 | from 22,500 | $63–73 |
DXB to ADD with one stop
21 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Djibouti (JIB)flydubai, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Jazan (GIZ)flydubai, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Abha (AHB)flydubai, then Flynas
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Hargeisa (HGA)flydubai and Daallo Airlines, then Ethiopian AirlinesD3
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Emirates, flydubai and 1 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Riyadh (RUH)Flynas the whole way+3
- Via Dammam (DMM)Emirates, flydubai and 1 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Bossaso (BSA)Daallo Airlines, then Ethiopian AirlinesD3
- Via Muscat (MCT)Emirates, flydubai and 1 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Garowe (GGR)Daallo Airlines, then Ethiopian AirlinesD3
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia and Flynas the whole way+1
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways the whole wayJ9+1J9
- Via Madinah (MED)Emirates, flydubai and 1 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Amman (AMM)Emirates, flydubai and 1 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
DXB to ADD: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DXB to ADD?
Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) and flydubai fly nonstop from Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa (ADD).
How far is Dubai from Addis Ababa by plane?
Dubai (DXB) and Addis Ababa (ADD) 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 DXB to ADD 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 DXB to ADD cost?
In the Award Flight Pricer it starts at from 12,500 miles in economy with Air Canada Aeroplan and from 22,500 in business with Air Canada Aeroplan, one way, plus taxes and fees. Prices change with season and availability, so search the dates you want before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dubai and Addis Ababa?
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.