What is the current status of flight et281?

Flight et281 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 08:25 (updated Sep 12, 2026).

Is flight et281 on time today?

Flight et281 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 08:25; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.

Has flight et281 departed yet? What is the departure time?

Flight et281 is scheduled to depart at 06:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:50, and the current status is Arrived (updated Sep 12, 2026).

When is flight et281 scheduled to arrive?

Flight et281 is scheduled to arrive at 08:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 08:25. Status is Arrived as of Sep 12, 2026.

What route does flight et281 fly?

Flight et281 is operated by Ethiopian Airlines from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Addis Ababa (ADD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 10 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.

How can I check real-time status for flight et281?

Track flight et281 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.

If flight et281 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?

If et281 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Sep 12, 2026). Contact Ethiopian Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.

Has flight et281 departed from Dire Dawa?

Flight et281 has already left Dire Dawa and completed its journey. Departure was 06:50; actual arrival 08:25.

What is the seat configuration for flight et281?

Flight et281 usually flies a de Havilland DHC-8 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

Ethiopian Airlines

ET281 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Ethiopian Airlines flight ET281 from Dire Dawa to Addis Ababa (DIR-ADD): Flight ET281 has safely landed at Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) 08:25 (local time), about 25m late.

Fri, Sep 11

DIR-ADD

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Arrived

The flight has arrived 25m late

Dire Dawa(DIR)

06:50

Scheduled: 06:50, Sep 11

Dire Dawa International Airport

1h 10m

Addis Ababa(ADD)

08:25

Scheduled: 08:00, Sep 11

Bole Addis Ababa International Airport T1

Check-in Counter

Boarding Gate

Arrival Gate

Baggage

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ET281 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the ET281 flight from Dire Dawa to Addis Ababa on 9/12/2026 is operated using the aircraft model de Havilland DHC-8. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 6m. The aircraft has Up to 85 seats.

de Havilland DHC-8

Punctuality (Departure)

93 %

Punctuality (Arrival)

97 %

Late on average

6 minutes

Age

12y, 6m

Seats

Up to 85

Flight Distance

Economy

Business

In-Flight Services

Snacks

In-flight entertainment is unavailable

Wi-Fi is unavailable

No power outlets are available

Seat Information

76 cm

Legroom

43 cm

Seat width

100°

Reclining Angle

2-2

Seat layout example

In-Flight Services

Snacks

In-flight entertainment is unavailable

Wi-Fi is unavailable

No power outlets are available

Seat Information

76 cm

Legroom

86 cm

Seat width

120°

Reclining Angle

Seat layout example

Flight History for ET281

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Date	Airport		Aircraft Model	Departure	Arrival	Status
Date	Departure	Arrival	Aircraft Model	Departure	Arrival	Status
Sat, Sep 5	Dire Dawa (DIR)	Addis Ababa (ADD)	DH8D	06:50	08:05	Arrived
Sun, Sep 6	Dire Dawa (DIR)	Addis Ababa (ADD)	DH8D	06:50	08:05	Arrived
Mon, Sep 7	Dire Dawa (DIR)	Addis Ababa (ADD)	DH8D	06:53	08:10	Arrived
Tue, Sep 8	Dire Dawa (DIR)	Addis Ababa (ADD)	DH8D	06:52	08:08	Arrived
Wed, Sep 9	Dire Dawa (DIR)	Addis Ababa (ADD)	DH8D	06:50	08:25	Arrived
Thu, Sep 10	Dire Dawa (DIR)	Addis Ababa (ADD)	DH8D	06:50	08:05	Arrived
Fri, Sep 11	Dire Dawa (DIR)	Addis Ababa (ADD)	DH8D	06:50	08:25	Arrived

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ET281 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of ET281 is 93% (Late on average 6 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Late on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures

Punctuality

93 %

Late on average 6 minutes

Early

13 %

On time

80 %

30 mins late

3 %

60 mins late

0 %

90 mins late

3 %

Cancelled

2 %

On-Time Arrivals

Punctuality

97 %

Late on average 6 minutes

Early

33 %

On time

63 %

30 mins late

0 %

60 mins late

0 %

90 mins late

3 %

Cancelled

2 %

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Flight FAQs

What is the current status of flight et281?

Flight et281 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 08:25 (updated Sep 12, 2026).
Is flight et281 on time today?

Flight et281 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 08:25; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
Has flight et281 departed yet? What is the departure time?

Flight et281 is scheduled to depart at 06:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:50, and the current status is Arrived (updated Sep 12, 2026).
When is flight et281 scheduled to arrive?

Flight et281 is scheduled to arrive at 08:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 08:25. Status is Arrived as of Sep 12, 2026.
What route does flight et281 fly?

Flight et281 is operated by Ethiopian Airlines from Dire Dawa (DIR) to Addis Ababa (ADD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 10 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
How can I check real-time status for flight et281?

Track flight et281 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
If flight et281 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?

If et281 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Sep 12, 2026). Contact Ethiopian Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
Has flight et281 departed from Dire Dawa?

Flight et281 has already left Dire Dawa and completed its journey. Departure was 06:50; actual arrival 08:25.
What is the seat configuration for flight et281?

Flight et281 usually flies a de Havilland DHC-8 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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