ADD · Addis Ababa · Terminal Terminal 2
Ethiopian Airlines Check-in at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Ethiopian Airlines departs from Terminal Terminal 2 at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Online check-in opens 24h before departure.
Ethiopian Airlines check-in rules at ADD
Step-by-step at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
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Check in online
Open the Ethiopian Airlines app or website 24 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal Terminal 2
Ethiopian Airlines flights at ADD depart only from Terminal Terminal 2. Allow 150 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at Terminal 2 main hall
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure, closes 60 minutes before departure.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate Terminal 2 international gates
Allow 10–25 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 45 minutes before departure; gate closes 25 minutes before.
Boarding Ethiopian Airlines at ADD
Terminal Terminal 2 notes
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Typical gates
Ethiopian Airlines flights typically depart from gates Terminal 2 international gates.
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Walk time
Expect 10–25 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
Terminal 2 has Ethiopian + international food (Kaldis Coffee, Tomoca, Burger King), Ethiopian crafts + duty-free.
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Lounges
Ethiopian Cloud Nine Lounge T2 (Cloud Nine + ShebaMiles Platinum/Gold + Star Alliance Gold). Modern facility with Ethiopian cuisine.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. Ethiopian family-friendly with child amenity on long-haul.
Known issues at ADD with Ethiopian Airlines
Yellow fever certificate required
Problem: Ethiopian Airlines flights to/from Africa require yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Solution: Get yellow fever vaccine + certificate 10+ days before flight.
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