Addis Ababa (ADD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights
An economy award from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $43. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH): 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 ADD to AUH 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 | $43–88 |
| Etihad GuestOn Etihad Airways | 13,000 | $20–290 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Etihad Airways | 15,000 | $48–93 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $15–60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $40–85 |
| JetBlue TrueBlueOn Etihad Airways | 25,000 | $15–60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Etihad Airways | 30,000 | $15–60 |
| 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 AUH
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Etihad AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book ADD to AUH 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
ADD to AUH 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)Ethiopian Airlines, then Etihad Airways, Gulf Air and 1 more
3L - Via Riyadh (RUH)Flynas the whole way
- Via Dammam (DMM)Ethiopian Airlines, then Etihad Airways
- Via Muscat (MCT)Ethiopian Airlines, then Etihad Airways and Oman Air
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia the whole way
- Via Madinah (MED)Ethiopian Airlines, then Etihad Airways
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways the whole wayJ93LJ9
- Via Amman (AMM)Ethiopian Airlines, then Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian and 1 more
3L - Via Nairobi (NBO)Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways, then Etihad Airways
- Via Tel Aviv-Yafo (TLV)Ethiopian Airlines, then Etihad Airways
- Via Karachi (KHI)Ethiopian Airlines, then Etihad Airways
ADD to AUH: common questions
How many miles does ADD to AUH cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $43. 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 ADD to AUH?
Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) and Etihad Airways fly nonstop from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
How far is Addis Ababa from Abu Dhabi by plane?
Addis Ababa (ADD) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) 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 ADD to AUH 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 Addis Ababa and Abu Dhabi?
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.