Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

Flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa: • Economy class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa pass through?

One-stop flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa most commonly connect through: • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 42% of one-stop connections • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 33% of one-stop connections • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 15% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 5% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,940 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $2,247, a difference of $307. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How expensive are last-minute Sydney to Addis Ababa flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $2,118 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

A direct flight from Sydney to Addis Ababa takes 00m, covering 20,301 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Sydney to Addis Ababa changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,628 to $7,313. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Sydney to Addis Ababa looking right now?

One-way fares from Sydney to Addis Ababa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $889, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h, compared to 23h 18m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 23h 23m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

What is the time difference between Sydney and Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa is 8 hours behind Sydney (Eastern Africa Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Addis Ababa flight?

Return flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa range from $1,931 to $2,362, with an average of $2,118 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,931 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

Return flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa typically range from $1,931 to $2,362. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,628 on Etihad Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa at $1,833 return. •December ($2,553) and January ($2,293) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 39% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa the cheapest?

Flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 16% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

Etihad Airways ($1,628) and SriLankan Airlines ($1,993) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Sydney to Addis Ababa according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the most popular stopover for the Sydney to Addis Ababa route. 42% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via AUH.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

Flights via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $1,933. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Sydney to Addis Ababa, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Dubai Intl (DXB) had the shortest average connection time for Sydney to Addis Ababa stopovers at 12h 41m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, 27 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

21:30 - 07:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

42h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:05 - 06:30ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,628Etihad Airways

Tue, 27 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

17:25 - 07:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

46h 10m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

10:30 - 15:55ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,993SriLankan Airlines

Fri, 19 Mar - Fri, 26 Mar

10:25 - 06:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

27h 55m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

23:55 - 07:35ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 40m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$1,999Multiple Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

22:30 - 00:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

33h 50m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Sharjah

01:15 - 18:50ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 35m3 stops Sharjah Phuket City Singapore Changi

$2,029Multiple Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

22:15 - 00:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

34h 05m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Doha Hamad Intl Sharjah

01:15 - 18:50ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 35m3 stops Sharjah Phuket City Singapore Changi

$2,029Multiple Airlines

Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

15:25 - 06:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

22h 55m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

23:55 - 07:35ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 40m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$2,051Multiple Airlines

Sat, 6 Mar - Fri, 23 Apr

12:05 - 05:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

25h 30m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Hong Kong Intl

23:55 - 10:20ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 25m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$2,104Multiple Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

12:05 - 05:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

25h 30m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Hong Kong Intl

23:55 - 11:55ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 00m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$2,104Multiple Airlines

Sat, 6 Mar - Fri, 23 Apr

21:30 - 07:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

42h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:05 - 16:50ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,112Etihad Airways

Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

21:30 - 12:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

22h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:05 - 06:30ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,112Etihad Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from Sydney to Addis Ababa

Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

21:35 - 19:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

29h 25m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Dubai Intl

05:00 - 19:45ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$2,039Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

15:45 - 05:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

22h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:55 - 07:35ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 40m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$2,072Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

10:00 - 05:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

27h 50m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi

23:55 - 07:35ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 40m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$2,132Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

11:15 - 12:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

33h 30m3 stops Ho Chi Minh City Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

05:00 - 19:45ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$2,160Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

21:35 - 00:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

34h 50m3 stops Singapore Changi Phuket City Sharjah

01:20 - 12:10ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 50m3 stops Sharjah Phuket City Singapore Changi

$2,257Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

11:15 - 13:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

34h 30m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

00:10 - 12:10ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$8,529Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

13:45 - 05:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

24h 05m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi

00:10 - 10:20ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl

$9,054Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

14:00 - 05:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

23h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

00:10 - 06:35ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$9,778Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

22:10 - 05:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

63h 45m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Frankfurt am Main

00:20 - 10:20ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

50h 00m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Phuket City Kuala Lumpur Intl

$12,665Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

15:50 - 14:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

30h 40m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Arusha Kilimanjaro Dar Es Salaam

01:45 - 10:20ADD Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

$14,116Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Sydney to Addis Ababa? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Addis Ababa departing in October.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa at $1,833 return.
•December ($2,553) and January ($2,293) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 39% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa the cheapest?: Flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 16% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa:

• Economy class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Sydney to Addis Ababa?
A direct flight from Sydney to Addis Ababa takes 00m, covering 20,301 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Addis Ababa flight?
Return flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa range from $1,931 to $2,362, with an average of $2,118 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,931 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Sydney to Addis Ababa flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $2,118 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Sydney to Addis Ababa changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,628 to $7,313. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Sydney to Addis Ababa looking right now?
One-way fares from Sydney to Addis Ababa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $889, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Addis Ababa?
Flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).
Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa pass through?
One-stop flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 5% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,940 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $2,247, a difference of $307.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Sydney to Addis Ababa?
Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h, compared to 23h 18m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 23h 23m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa is 8 hours behind Sydney (Eastern Africa Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,940, about $307 less than Thursday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 16% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Addis Ababa trip for November. Fares historically average $1,833 return in that month – typically $720 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Addis Ababa Bole Airport.

• Hotel Lobelia
• Monarch Hotel
• Ramada by Wyndham Addis Ababa

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