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Flights between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Istanbul (IST)

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopia ↔ İstanbul Airport, Turkey

A direct route between Addis Ababa and Istanbul appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 1 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Ethiopian Airlines (ET)Turkish Airlines (TK)
Distance
3,725 km
2,315 miles
Est. flight time
5h 9m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Ethiopia

Jan
23°
28/18
10mm
Feb
24°
29/19
25mm
Mar
25°
30/20
60mm
Apr
25°
30/20
80mm
May
25°
30/20
75mm
Jun
23°
28/18
130mm
Jul
22°
27/17
270mm
Aug
22°
27/17
290mm
Sep
23°
28/18
165mm
Oct
23°
28/18
20mm
Nov
23°
28/18
10mm
Dec
22°
27/17
5mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Turkey

Jan
9°
14/4
55mm
Feb
10°
15/5
50mm
Mar
14°
19/9
50mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
24°
29/19
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
15mm
Aug
31°
36/26
15mm
Sep
27°
32/22
25mm
Oct
21°
26/16
50mm
Nov
15°
20/10
60mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Addis Ababa from Istanbul?

Addis Ababa (ADD) and Istanbul (IST) are around 3,725 km (2,315 miles) apart — an estimated 5h 9m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the ADD–IST route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Istanbul?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Turkey?

Across Turkey, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 31°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for Turkey?

The UK FCDO currently rates Turkey as Caution — some areas. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.