Direct flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul ADD → IST

Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly nonstop from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Istanbul (IST), daily. The flight takes about 5h 17m and covers 2,315 miles (3,725 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $680. Arrivals run on time 100.0% at IST — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 25 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 36 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$537
Typical
$680
Most expensive
$872

What flexibility is worth here

Flying in October rather than September typically saves $132 on ADD → IST.

  • Sep 2026 $686
  • Oct 2026 $554
  • Nov 2026 $554

Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 3 months we currently track.

How long you stay changes it too

  • 6–9 nights $680
  • 10–16 nights $764

Staying 6–9 nights typically costs $84 less than 10–16 nights.

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Ethiopian Airlines ET Turkish Airlines TK

Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 14 flights per week (~2 per day) · Updated 79d ago

Ethiopian Airlines
7 flights per week
Tue, Thu, Sat
15:25
Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri
23:15
Turkish Airlines
7 flights per week
Daily
00:40

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

Yes, Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines operate nonstop flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Istanbul (IST).

Which airlines fly direct from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines operate nonstop flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

The nonstop flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul takes ~5h 17m (approximately 3725 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul operate daily — 14 flights per week (~2 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

Arrivals run on time 100.0% at IST — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

Direct flights from Addis Ababa to Istanbul operate every day of the week. Ethiopian Airlines flies daily and Turkish Airlines flies daily.

How much is a round-trip flight from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

Round-trip flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Istanbul (IST) start at $537, with a typical fare around $680. Based on 36 recent fare combinations.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

Across the 3 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Addis Ababa to Istanbul, with typical fares around $554 — versus about $686 in September 2026, the most expensive.

Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Addis Ababa to Istanbul?

Typical round-trip fares from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Istanbul (IST) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $680 and around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $764. Medians from 36 recent fare combinations.

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