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Dire Dawa.R 1,382 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Dire Dawa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,382, select.
Dire Dawa.R 1,382 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 May.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Fri, 9 May, arriving in Dire Dawa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,382, select.
Dire Dawa.R 1,382 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jul.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Dire Dawa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,382, select.
Dire Dawa.R 1,382 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Nov.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Dire Dawa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,382, select.
Dire Dawa.R 1,386 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Dire Dawa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,386, select.
Dire Dawa.R 1,386 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Aug.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Dire Dawa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,386, select.
Dire Dawa.R 1,404 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Oct.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Dire Dawa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,404, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Direct flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa

Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Dire Dawa.

Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,382
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 14 mins
Most popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Average flights per week17

Finding cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa is R 2,763. 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.
1 hour and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa.
Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa.
As of May 2025, there are 17 flights per week flying from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa.
The cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Addis Ababa Airport to Dire Dawa Airport on Wednesday, 7 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dire Dawa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dire Dawa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Dire Dawa.

Travelling from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Flights from ADD to DIR start at 06:15 — the first with Ethiopian Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:10 with Ethiopian Airlines. In total, there are 302 weekly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport flights.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your ADD to DIR flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

  • Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Dire Dawa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if time allows.

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

  • Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ADD to DIR flights, with 65.97% of its services arriving as scheduled.

How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport flight is R 1,382. A return fare is currently R 2,763. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ADD to DIR.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ADD to DIR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • Of all flights leaving Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, 67.14% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Central Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Have an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near ADD:

Getting from Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR) to central Dire Dawa

  • From Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport, Dire Dawa is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.

When to fly to Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Dire Dawa. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • When reserving your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Dire Dawa, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ADD to DIR sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Ethiopia

  • Dire Dawa is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Ethiopia waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres west of Dire Dawa, a trip to Addis Ababa will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Ethnological Museum, National Museum of Ethiopia and Holy Trinity Cathedral.

  • Around 306 kilometres west of Dire Dawa, Nazrēt is another essential stop in Ethiopia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

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