Addis Ababa (ADD) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
An economy award from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Riyadh (RUH) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Riyadh (RUH): Ethiopian Airlines and Flynas. The two airports are 1,220 miles (1,964 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Jazan, Abha and Aden and more.
How many miles ADD to RUH 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 Ethiopian Airlines | 15,000 | $43–88 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $15–60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $40–85 |
| 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 RUH
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- FlynasNot in an alliance
Book ADD to RUH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks 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
- United MileagePlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
ADD to RUH with one stop
15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Jazan (GIZ)Ethiopian Airlines, then Flyadeal, Saudia and 1 more
- Via Abha (AHB)Flynas the whole way
- Via Aden (ADE)Yemenia the whole wayIYIY
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia and Flynas the whole way+1
- Via Port Sudan (PZU)Badr Airlines and Tarco Aviation the whole wayJ43T3TJ4SD
- Via Madinah (MED)Ethiopian Airlines, then Saudia, Flynas and 1 more
- Via Dammam (DMM)Ethiopian Airlines, then Lufthansa, Saudia and 3 more
+2 - Via Bahrain (BAH)Ethiopian Airlines, then Gulf Air, Saudia and 1 more
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways the whole wayJ9J9
+1 - Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates and flydubai the whole way
+3 - Via Sharjah (SHJ)Air Arabia the whole way
- Via Muscat (MCT)Ethiopian Airlines, then Saudia, Oman Air and 1 more
OV - Via Amman (AMM)Ethiopian Airlines, then Royal Jordanian, Saudia and 1 more
ADD to RUH: common questions
How many miles does ADD to RUH cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (17,500), Avianca LifeMiles (17,500) and Thai Royal Orchid Plus (30,000). 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 RUH?
Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) and Flynas fly nonstop from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Riyadh (RUH).
How far is Addis Ababa from Riyadh by plane?
Addis Ababa (ADD) and Riyadh (RUH) are 1,220 miles (1,964 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 RUH award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 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 Riyadh?
The most direct connections are through Jazan (GIZ), Abha (AHB), Aden (ADE), Jeddah (JED) and Port Sudan (PZU). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Flynas through Abha.
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.