Shortest Flight
Air Arabia
2 Nov, Mon
Istanbul – Addis Ababa
10h 15m
1 stop
IST–ADD
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Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Addis Ababa
- Lowest recent price 884 SAR
- Direct flight duration 10 hour 15 min
- Direct airlines Turkish Airlines
- Arrival airports ADD
- Best days to book Sunday, Saturday
- Average over the last 30 days 948 SAR
Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa
Air Arabia
1 Nov, Sun
Istanbul – Addis Ababa
10h 15m
1 stop
IST–ADD
Air Arabia
16 Nov, Mon
Istanbul – Addis Ababa
10h 15m
1 stop
IST–ADD
Air Arabia
14 Nov, Sat
Istanbul – Addis Ababa
10h 15m
1 stop
IST–ADD
Air Arabia
15 Nov, Sun
Istanbul – Addis Ababa
10h 15m
1 stop
IST–ADD
Air Arabia
20 Nov, Fri
Istanbul – Addis Ababa
10h 15m
1 stop
IST–ADD
Flynas
24 Oct, Sat
Istanbul – Addis Ababa
13h 25m
1 stop
SAW–ADD
Air Arabia
3 Nov, Tue
Istanbul – Addis Ababa
23h 45m
1 stop
SAW–ADD
Air Arabia
23 Oct, Fri
Istanbul – Addis Ababa
23h
1 stop
SAW–ADD
Last update: 21 October 2026 11:52
Direct flights from Istanbul to Addis Ababa
Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Addis Ababa Flights
Cheapest Day2 November Monday
Best Price
884 SAR
Average Price
1,164 SAR
1,607 SAR
884 SAR
Key Features of the Airlines
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- 30kg Free Baggage
- Full Service Included
- Full Service with Meals
- 23kg Free Baggage
- SkyTeam Member
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
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Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center
Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.
Taxi
The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.
Havabus
Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.
Marmaray
The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Bus
The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.
Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Metro
Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.
Rental Cars
The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.
Airport Information
Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products.
Istanbul Airport
You can get to Istanbul Airport from different parts of Istanbul by bus, metro, Havaist, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.
Bus- You can reach Istanbul Airport from the districts of Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
- The journey to Istanbul Airport takes 1 hour 40 minutes from Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes from Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes from Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes from Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes from Sarıyer.
- Keep in mind that traffic on the roads to the airport can be heavy during morning and evening rush hours, on weekends, and on public holidays, so travel times may be longer.
- From the city center, you can take the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul New Airport metro line to the airport.
- The metro provides direct access to the airport from the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe stations.
- Gayrettepe station is one of Istanbul's major transfer points. You can reach it by metrobus, bus, or the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line, then transfer to the airport metro.
- The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:40.
- The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
- You can reach Istanbul Airport from key locations across Istanbul on Havaist buses.
- Havaist buses make it easy to get to the airport from Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
- For detailed information on timetables and fares, you can visit the official Havaist website or contact a customer service representative.
- You can take a taxi to the airport from anywhere in Istanbul, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- When traveling from the city center to the airport, any bridge and toll road fees along the route are paid by the passenger.
- You can get to Istanbul Airport from the city center by renting a car.
- You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, or any of the many other companies with an office at the airport, and use the vehicle delivery points at the airport.
- You can travel from the city center to the airport in luxury and comfort with a private transfer service.
- Since transfer is somewhat more expensive than the other options, you may want to share the cost with friends.
- It is recommended to book your transfer at least 24 hours in advance.
Transportation to Addis Ababa City Center from Airport
Bole Intl. Airport
Addis Ababa, which is connected to Kenya, Somalia and Sudan by highways, connected to Djibouti, one of the important trade centers of Africa, by railways and has an international airport, is both a transfer point and an important trade center for the country. In the country where animal husbandry and agriculture are widespread and light industry is developed, the most important product of the city is coffee. The city is also an important education center thanks to the universities and colleges it hosts.
In the city, there are many coffee shops where you can drink and buy coffee. In Addis Ababa, urban transportation is provided with buses, minibuses and taxis. Public transportation isn’t very developed. Ticket prices of these means are affordable. However, bus routes don’t operate at regular intervals and there may sometimes be delays.
Blue - white colored minibuses that you can use as an alternative to buses are faster than buses and carry passengers with more affordable fares. The fare is about 1.5 Birr, which is less than 50 cents, depending on your destination. Minibuses that start operating at early hours in the morning generally offer service until 09:00 pm. You can also get on a taxi for your transportation in the city. It is not always easy to find a taxi here. You can find a taxi more easily in central parts of the city and in front of big hotels.
The vehicles used as taxi are generally old model automobiles. Despite of this, it can be said that taxis are the most comfortable means of transportation in Addis Ababa. However, before getting on a taxi you should agree on the fare and definitely bargain with the driver. If you are thinking of renting a car and having a comfortable means of transportation during your visit, you should be careful about the traffic. You should remember that there are no traffic lights on many roads and roundabouts and this situation negatively affects traffic flow. In addition, you can have trouble in buying gas. There can be long queues at gasoline stations. On the other hand, there is no problem about parking in the city and average parking fee is 0.50 Birr. Although there is a railway system in the city, trains are not a part of urban transportation.
Bole International Airport is located 6 km south of the city center on Bole Road. To get to the city center from the airport you can use minibuses as the means of public transportation or you can also choose to take a taxi. Renting a car is another alternative for your travel to the city center although it is generally not recommended due to traffic problems. If you are going to stay at a hotel, airport shuttle services offered by some hotel are one of the most comfortable and reliable transportation options.
Minibus
If you are thinking of getting to the city center by using a means of public transportation, you can get on the minibuses departing from Bole Dild minibus stops located in front of the overpass found right across the terminal exit. Minibuses offer service from 06:00 am to 08:00 pm.
The fares are cheaper than taxis and vary according to your destination. The fares are 5 Birr on average. You should remember that tourists may be charged higher amounts. You can learn the amount you need to pay by talking to other passengers before getting on any minibus. You need to pay an additional amount for your baggage.
Hotel Shuttle
In addition to small hotels, accommodation centers of certain chain hotels like Radisson, Hilton and Sheraton are also located in the city center. Some hotels offer airport shuttle service. If you don’t prefer public transportation and don’t want to bargain with taxi drivers about the fare, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle service which will pick you up in front of the baggage claim area and leave you just in front of your hotel. To benefit from this service, you should contact your hotel in advance and agree on the price, make a reservation and give the necessary information such as the number of passengers and baggage.
Taxi
There are two types of taxis that you can get on to reach the city center from the airport. At airport taxi stand, Mercedes taxis of the National Tour Operator (NTO) operate under a company and offer service with more comfortable vehicles. With their predetermined tariffs, they create a more reliable image in terms of the fares and offer private services. You can ask your hotel to call a NTO taxi for you or get in contact with the taxi desk located in the arriving passenger terminal. Tariffs are offered according to your destination. There is no taximeter in these taxis, so it is advised to agree on the fare before getting on. These taxis are approximately 10 times more expensive than blue-white taxis. You can also reach the city center in a short time with a blue-white taxi which you can get on at the exit of the airport. The average fare is between 80 and 100 Birr.
These taxis are managed by individuals. These taxis, which are larger than a standard automobile, operate just like a small bus. They have a standard route, pick up passengers from certain points and drop them off at certain points. There is no taximeter in blue-white taxis and the fares of the stops are predetermined. In addition, you shouldn’t forget that you may need to bargain on the fare.
Car Rental
You can rent a car from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. Since some roads have no name, there isn’t sufficient number of traffic signs throughout the city and there is no traffic light on many roundabouts, traffic flow isn’t in order. In order to reach the city center with the car you have rented, you should drive northwestward after leaving the airport. The road is about 6 kilometers.
Addis Ababa Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
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21 Oct
23°8°
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How does Wingie offer the cheapest Istanbul-Addis Ababa flights?
When you search for Istanbul-Addis Ababa flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Istanbul-Addis Ababa flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
Which airports can I use for Istanbul-Addis Ababa flights?
Which airports can I use for Istanbul-Addis Ababa flights?
For Istanbul-Addis Ababa flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Bole Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Istanbul-Addis Ababa and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Istanbul-Addis Ababa and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Istanbul-Addis Ababa is 3704 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 30 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Istanbul-Addis Ababa flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Istanbul-Addis Ababa flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Addis Ababa flights is Wednesday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Istanbul-Addis Ababa?
Which airlines offer direct flights between Istanbul-Addis Ababa?
Air Arabia, Flynas, Etihad Airways, Flydubai organizes direct flights between Istanbul-Addis Ababa.
Istanbul-Addis Ababa: which airline is better value on this route?
Istanbul-Addis Ababa: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Flynas starts from approximately 817 SAR.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Air Arabia | 845 SAR | Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm) |
 Flynas | 817 SAR | Paid Change (up to 4 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (56x36x23 cm cm) |
 Turkish Airlines | 2,072 SAR | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage |
 Etihad Airways | 1,419 SAR | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 40 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Qatar Airways | 1,413 SAR | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Jazeera Airways | 862 SAR | Paid Change / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage |
Last update: 18.10.2026
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