Cheap Flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Riyadh (RUH)

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Flight deals from Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £200. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Riyadh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Addis Ababa to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Addis Ababa to Riyadh

Addis Ababa to Riyadh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Addis Ababa to Riyadh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riyadh.

Addis Ababa to Riyadh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£200
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time3 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Average flights per week42

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Addis Ababa to Riyadh is £200. 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.
3 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Addis Ababa to Riyadh.
Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas and Saudia fly direct from Addis Ababa to Riyadh.
As of March 2026, there are 42 flights per week flying from Addis Ababa to Riyadh.
The cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Riyadh is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Addis Ababa Airport to Riyadh Airport on Thursday, 9 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 24 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Flynas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Travelling from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.

  • Addis Ababa and Riyadh are in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.

  • Choose from 12 weekly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights. The 05:10 departure with flynas is the earliest flight you can take. Ethiopian Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:45.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your ADD to RUH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • Ethiopian Airlines is your ticket to exploring Riyadh (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Saudi Arabia!). Browse the direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to King Khaled International Airport offered by this airline.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.

  • Flynas tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for ADD to RUH flights, with 86.17% of services landing as scheduled.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ADD and RUH include:

    • King Abdulaziz International Airport

    • Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight is £104. A round-trip ticket is currently £200. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap tickets from ADD to RUH, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure date.

  • Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from ADD to RUH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.

Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • When it comes to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport's on-time performance, 67.14% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is about 4 miles from central Addis Ababa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ADD:

Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • If you're landing on a late Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near RUH:

  • Follow your own route with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and venture far and wide through Riyadh and beyond.

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport about four weeks ahead.

Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

  • King Khaled International Airport is roughly 25 miles from central Riyadh. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.

When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Riyadh. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to King Khaled International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ADD to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Riyadh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia you should also see. Around 240 miles north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.

  • Al Kharj is another place you shouldn't miss during your travels in Saudi Arabia. Head on over to this destination, which is around 85 miles south-east of Riyadh, for highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.

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