Flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa
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Distance
1,964 km (1,220 mi)
Estimated non-stop time
~2h 59m
Usually cheapest
4–13 weeks before you fly
Route type
Medium-haul
Distance is great-circle; flight time is a physics-based estimate, not a schedule. Booking guidance reflects typical fare patterns, not a price promise.
When to book
On medium-haul routes like Riyadh to Addis Ababa, fares typically bottom out 4–13 weeks before you fly, climb steeply in the final fortnight, and peak-season dates (summer holidays, Christmas and New Year, Easter) both cost more and sell out earlier. Goodtern's best-time-to-buy signal tracks this curve against your own search history and flags the moment a fare looks like a genuine deal.
Airports on this route
RiyadhSaudi Arabia
- King Khalid (RUH)
Addis AbabaEthiopia
- Bole (ADD)
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?
Non-stop, expect roughly 2h 59m in the air — an estimate based on the 1,964 km distance, not a schedule. Connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Addis Ababa from Riyadh?
About 1,964 km (1,220 miles) by great-circle distance — a medium-haul route.
When is the cheapest time to book flights from Riyadh to Addis Ababa?
For medium-haul routes like this one, fares are typically at their lowest 4–13 weeks before you fly. That's a pattern, not a guarantee — peak dates (summer, Christmas) sell out earlier.
Which airports can I use for this route?
Served by King Khalid (RUH). Served by Bole (ADD). Goodtern's nearby-airport search compares all of them automatically.