Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dubai (DXB) flights
An economy award from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dubai (DXB) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Emirates, plus taxes and fees from $43. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dubai (DXB): Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines and flydubai. The two airports are 1,565 miles (2,519 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Djibouti, Jazan and Abha and more.
How many miles ADD to DXB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Emirates | 12,500 | $43–88 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Emirates | 15,000 | $65–260 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $15–60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $40–85 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Emirates | 22,800 | $40–310 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Emirates | 25,000 | $70–890 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Ethiopian Airlines | 30,000 | $15–60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Ethiopian Airlines | 30,500 | $15–60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Ethiopian Airlines | 35,000 | $15–60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Ethiopian Airlines | 40,000 | $59.80–104.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 43,000 | $25–460 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ADD to DXB
- EmiratesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- flydubaiNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Book ADD to DXB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Emirates, flydubai
- United MileagePlusBooks Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
ADD to DXB with one stop
20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Djibouti (JIB)Ethiopian Airlines, then flydubai
- Via Jazan (GIZ)Ethiopian Airlines, then flydubai
- Via Abha (AHB)Flynas, then flydubai
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Hargeisa (HGA)Ethiopian Airlines, then flydubai and Daallo AirlinesD3
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Ethiopian Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 more
- Via Riyadh (RUH)Flynas the whole way+3
- Via Dammam (DMM)Ethiopian Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 more
- Via Muscat (MCT)Ethiopian Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 more
- Via Garowe (GGR)Ethiopian Airlines, then Daallo AirlinesD3
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia and Flynas the whole way+1
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways the whole wayJ9J9+1
- Via Madinah (MED)Ethiopian Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 more
- Via Amman (AMM)Ethiopian Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 more
- Via Karachi (KHI)Ethiopian Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 morePA
ADD to DXB: common questions
How many miles does ADD to DXB cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Emirates, plus taxes and fees from $43. Next cheapest: JAL Mileage Bank (15,000), ANA Mileage Club (17,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ADD to DXB?
Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) and flydubai fly nonstop from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dubai (DXB).
How far is Addis Ababa from Dubai by plane?
Addis Ababa (ADD) and Dubai (DXB) are 1,565 miles (2,519 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ADD to DXB award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, United MileagePlus, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Addis Ababa and Dubai?
The most direct connections are through Djibouti (JIB), Jazan (GIZ), Abha (AHB), Doha (DOH) and Hargeisa (HGA). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qatar Airways through Doha.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.