Addis Ababa Airport | Ethiopian Airlines (2024)

FAQs

Why can't I check in online with Ethiopian Airlines? ›

Web check-in is not possible to passengers who need special service requests such as extra seats, unaccompanied minors, pet in hold, stretcher etc. In order to save your valuable time please make sure your baggage is in accordance with the Ethiopian's allowance before you come to the airport.

You will be re-routed to your final destination at the earliest opportunity or protected on the next Ethiopian flight. The cost of the ticket will be reimbursed without penalty for the part of the journey not made on Ethiopian.

Flight 961 was hijacked by three hijackers while en route the second leg of a Bombay–Addis Ababa–Nairobi–Brazzaville–Lagos–Abidjan route. The hijackers instructed the pilot to fly to Australia. Instead, the pilots headed the aircraft southwards and flew it along the shore.

What if I forget to check in online or leave my boarding card at home? If you forget to check in online or forget or lose your boarding pass, you will still be allowed to travel. You will just have to check in as normal or have a new boarding card printed for you at the airport.

Ethiopian Airlines Web Check-In

Experience a seamless and time-saving journey with Ethiopian Airlines' Online Check-In. Our user-friendly platform allows you to check in for your flight, select preferred seats, and print your boarding pass in advance.

The only thing a passenger need is a soft copy of the boarding pass on their smartphone or an internet connection and a printer for the boarding pass. The passenger is requested to arrive at the gate 30 minutes prior to boarding if he/she has no luggage to drop off.

The check-in counters will open 4 hours prior to the departure time and will be available until 90 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

If you missed your flight due to traffic, the airline may label you as a no show and cancel your entire itinerary. This is why it is important to call ahead and see if you can be rebooked on another flight so that you can still fly. Chances are, you will need to pay the rebooking fee.

Explosive, munitions fireworks and flares. Flammable liquids and solids such as lighter or heating fuels, matches, paints, thinners, fire-lighters. Oxidizing materials such as bleaching powder, and peroxides. Poisons and infectious substances such as insecticides, weed-killers and live virus materials.

One disadvantage is certainly that many people have poor time management and arrive too late at the airport if they check in online. For some, this can lead to unwanted time pressure. On the other hand, those who still have to check in at the airport itself usually arrive early enough and are therefore over-punctual.

Does Ethiopia give a visa on arrival? ›

Nationals of those countries allowed visas on arrival need to check with the Airport Immigration Office to enter Ethiopia. All others have to come with their entry visas and must pass through the Passport Control Counters. Passengers traveling to Ethiopia can get their e-visa by applying to https://www.evisa.gov.et/.

As aviation technology leader, Ethiopian was a pioneer in ushering in new aviation technology into Africa including the first jet airplane as well as the first B767, B777-200LR, B787 Dreamliner, and787-9 in the continent.

The aircraft being out of trim for most of the flight directly increased the workload on the pilot and made his control of the aircraft more demanding. The prevailing weather conditions at night most probably resulted in spatial disorientation to the flight crew and lead to loss of situational awareness.

Reasons might include: if you have more than one passport, if you're a certain nationality, if your flight was booked at the very last minute, if your flight was booked by someone else, or if you have the same name as a person of interest.

If you are unable to complete your web check-in and print your boarding pass, YOU HAVE TO APPEAR AT THE AIRPORT AT LEAST 2 HOURS BEFORE DEPARTURE and talk to the customer service agent at Ethiopian counters.

To speed up the process, you can use curbside check-in or self-service kiosks at most airports. You can use curbside check-in if you have an electronic ticket (can scan it from your phone).

All check-in counters are opened 3 hours before departure and close 1 hour before departure. Ethiopian Airways recommends passengers report for check-in 3 hours before departure. Note: Passengers to/from the USA are required to report at least 4 hours prior to flight departure.