Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) flights
An economy award from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $63.40. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Addis Ababa (ADD): Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. The two airports are 1,493 miles (2,403 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Doha, Bahrain and Riyadh and more.
How many miles AUH to ADD 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 Etihad Airways | 12,500 | $63.40–73 |
| Etihad GuestOn Etihad Airways | 13,000 | $40.40–275 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Etihad Airways | 15,000 | $68.40–78 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $35.40–45 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $60.40–70 |
| JetBlue TrueBlueOn Etihad Airways | 25,000 | $35.40–45 |
| American AAdvantageOn Etihad Airways | 30,000 | $35.40–45 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Ethiopian Airlines | 30,000 | $35.40–45 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Ethiopian Airlines | 30,500 | $35.40–45 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Ethiopian Airlines | 35,000 | $35.40–45 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Ethiopian Airlines | 40,000 | $80.20–89.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 43,000 | $45.40–445 |
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 AUH to ADD
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Etihad AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book AUH to ADD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Etihad Airways
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Etihad GuestBooks Etihad Airways
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Etihad Airways
- 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
- United MileagePlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
AUH to ADD with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Etihad Airways, Gulf Air and 1 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
3L - Via Riyadh (RUH)Flynas the whole way
- Via Dammam (DMM)Etihad Airways, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Muscat (MCT)Etihad Airways and Oman Air, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia the whole way
- Via Madinah (MED)Etihad Airways, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways the whole way3LJ9J9
- Via Amman (AMM)Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian and 1 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
3L - Via Nairobi (NBO)Etihad Airways, then Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways
- Via Tel Aviv-Yafo (TLV)Etihad Airways, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Karachi (KHI)Etihad Airways, then Ethiopian Airlines
AUH to ADD: common questions
How many miles does AUH to ADD cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $63.40. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (13,000), Starlux (COSMILE) (15,000) and ANA Mileage Club (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 AUH to ADD?
Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) and Etihad Airways fly nonstop from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Addis Ababa (ADD).
How far is Abu Dhabi from Addis Ababa by plane?
Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Addis Ababa (ADD) are 1,493 miles (2,403 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AUH to ADD award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa?
The most direct connections are through Doha (DOH), Bahrain (BAH), Riyadh (RUH), Dammam (DMM) and Muscat (MCT). On 4 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.