Ethiopian Airlines ET281 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the ET281 flight operated by Ethiopian Airlines on May 25, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Addis Ababa (ADD). The flight is expected to depart at 07:20 and land at 08:27 .
Sun, May 24
Mon, May 25
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 10m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 10m
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ET281 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the ET281 flight flying from Dire Dawa to Addis Ababa on 5/25/2026 is operated by the aircraft model de Havilland DHC-8. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 85 seats.
de Havilland DHC-8
Punctuality (Departure)
100%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
2 minutes
Age
12y, 4m
Seats
Up to 85
Distance
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Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
Snacks
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seating Plan
76 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Snacks
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seating Plan
76 cm
Legroom
86 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for ET281
Trip.com historical records show that the last ET281 flight departed on Sun, May 24 from DIR at approximately 07:20. This flight is expected to arrrive in ADD at 08:30.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, May 19 | Dire Dawa (DIR) | Addis Ababa (ADD) | DH8D | 07:20 | 08:30 | Scheduled |
| Wed, May 20 | Dire Dawa (DIR) | Addis Ababa (ADD) | DH8 | 07:20 | 08:27 | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 21 | Dire Dawa (DIR) | Addis Ababa (ADD) | DH8D | 07:20 | 08:30 | Scheduled |
| Fri, May 22 | Dire Dawa (DIR) | Addis Ababa (ADD) | DH8D | 07:20 | 08:30 | Scheduled |
| Sat, May 23 | Dire Dawa (DIR) | Addis Ababa (ADD) | DH8 | 07:20 | 08:28 | Scheduled |
| Sun, May 24 | Dire Dawa (DIR) | Addis Ababa (ADD) | DH8D | 07:20 | 08:30 | Scheduled |
| Mon, May 25 | Dire Dawa (DIR) | Addis Ababa (ADD) | DH8 | 07:20 | 08:27 | Scheduled |
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ET281 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of ET281 is 100% (Late on average 4 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 2 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100%
Late on average 4 minutes
Early
30%
On time
70%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
24%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 2 minutes
Early
60%
On time
40%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
24%
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Destination Info: Addis Ababa Weather & Time
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9°C - 31°C
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0 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Dire Dawa 08:27| Addis Ababa 08:27
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