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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 4,109. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Addis Ababa.AED 2,025 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 18.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Washington Dulles on Tue, Aug 18, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,025, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 2,084 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 2.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Washington Dulles on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,084, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 2,202 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 8.One-way flight with Royal Jordanian.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departing from Washington Dulles on Thu, Oct 8, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,202, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 2,270 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 10.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departing from Washington Dulles on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,270, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 2,320 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 1.One-way flight with Royal Jordanian.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departing from Washington Dulles on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,320, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 2,341 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 27.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departing from Washington Dulles on Thu, May 27, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,341, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 2,363 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jan 7.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Washington Dulles on Thu, Jan 7, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,363, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 2,373 per passenger.Departing Sun, Feb 7.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Washington Dulles on Sun, Feb 7, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,373, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 3,206 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 17.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departing from Washington Dulles on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 3,206, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 3,207 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 26.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departing from Washington Dulles on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 3,207, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 3,392 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jan 7.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departing from Washington Dulles on Thu, Jan 7, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 3,392, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 3,392 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 31.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departing from Washington Dulles on Thu, Dec 31, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 3,392, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 3,401 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 8.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departing from Washington Dulles on Thu, Oct 8, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 3,401, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 3,401 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 29.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departing from Washington Dulles on Sun, Nov 29, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 3,401, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 3,406 per passenger.Departing Sun, Feb 7.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departing from Washington Dulles on Sun, Feb 7, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 3,406, select.
Addis Ababa.AED 3,406 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 27.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departing from Washington Dulles on Thu, May 27, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 3,406, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Addis Ababa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Dulles to Addis Ababa flights are currently cheapest in August.
Aug
from AED 2,025
Sep
from AED 2,084
Oct
from AED 2,202
Nov
from AED 2,270
Dec
from AED 2,320
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from AED 2,363
Feb
from AED 2,373
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Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundAED 2,025
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time13 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineASKY Airlines
Average flights per week20

Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Addis Ababa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Washington Dulles to Addis Ababa is AED 3,727. 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.
13 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Dulles to Addis Ababa.
ASKY Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and United fly direct from Washington Dulles to Addis Ababa.
There are 20 flights per week flying from Washington Dulles to Addis Ababa, as of August 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Addis Ababa is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 10 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Addis Ababa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Addis Ababa.

Traveling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know

  • Around 13 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.

  • Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, making Addis Ababa eight hours ahead of Washington DC.

  • Flights from IAD to ADD start from 10:00 — the first with Ethiopian Airlines. The last service of the day is at 11:00 with Ethiopian Airlines. In total, there are seven weekly Washington Dulles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights.

  • Your IAD to ADD flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if your schedule allows.

  • Most travelers choose to travel with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.

  • The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for IAD to ADD flights is Ethiopian Airlines.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAD and ADD:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport

Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

  • IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.

  • Of the departures from Washington Dulles Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)

  • If you're getting in on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ADD:

  • Venture beyond Addis Ababa and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Addis Ababa Airport rental car from Green Motion.

  • For the lowest price, book your ride from Addis Ababa Airport around two weeks before you travel.

Getting from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa

  • Addis Ababa Airport is roughly 10 kilometers from the center of Addis Ababa. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.

  • It takes around 45 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.

When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Addis Ababa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from IAD to ADD in November if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.

Explore more of Ethiopia

  • You've visited Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover more of Ethiopia. Journey about 354 kilometers east to Dire Dawa to tick off its leading sights. From Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral to Mosque and Porc Epic Cave, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Any trip through Ethiopia should include a visit to Nazrēt. Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument are just two of the highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 80 kilometers south-east of Addis Ababa.

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