Travelling to the European Union for non-EU nationals  See More
Guideline for Visa on Arrival at Addis Ababa Ethiopia  See More
Mandatory Health Declaration Requirement  See More
Customs Declaration Notice  See More
Inclusive Travel Support  See More
Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries  See More
Ethiopian Airlines Network Expansion Updates  See More
Have you got medical needs? We have made your travel easier than ever!  See More
 See More
1/8

Notifications

Notifications
Apply visa for all global destinations
Read more
BLR Departure Time
Read more
Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries
Read more
Ethiopia Travel Health declaration form
Read more
Update on ticket rules to/from Tel Aviv
Read more

New notifications unavailable

Addis Ababa Stopovers

Search a country

Selected country

Italy
English

All countries

If check-in is required, passengers are requested to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to their scheduled departure time. Passengers who have completed online check-in but need to drop off baggage are also requested to arrive at least 2 hours before departure.

Dear customer

Please note that payment by bank cards issued in Russia is not available on the website. You can email your booking code to ethiopianairlines_ru@aviareps.com or call us at +7 (495) 937-59-45 daily from 10:00 to 19:00. You will be provided with a link to pay for your booking with a Russian bank card.

You can also pay by cash or Russian bank card at the airline's office at: 9 Zemlyanoy Val street, 8th Floor, Business Center “Сitydel”, Moscow, Russia, 105064. Office working hours: Monday - Friday from 10:00 to 19:00.

* The branch of AVIAREEPS AG is an authorised general agent of Ethiopian Airlines in Russia. INN/KPP 9909020040/773851001.

 

 

Dear customer

Please note that payment by bank cards issued in Russia is not available on the website. You can email your booking code to ethiopianairlines_ru@aviareps.com or call us at +7 (495) 937-59-45 daily from 10:00 to 19:00. You will be provided with a link to pay for your booking with a Russian bank card.

You can also pay by cash or Russian bank card at the airline's office at: 9 Zemlyanoy Val street, 8th Floor, Business Center “Сitydel”, Moscow, Russia, 105064. Office working hours: Monday - Friday from 10:00 to 19:00.

* The branch of AVIAREEPS AG is an authorised general agent of Ethiopian Airlines in Russia. INN/KPP 9909020040/773851001.

 

 

Israel citizens are not allowed to transit through Bangladesh (DAC). Please ensure your transit route complies with this restriction before completing your booking.

Click here to get information about baggage restrictions

Please be notified that for flights departing from Washington, Ethiopian Airlines has temporarily limited excess baggage to a maximum of 2 per passenger making the total number of accepted checked baggage 4 per passenger. The additional 2 excess bags will be accepted on standby and may not be shipped on the same flight.

VISA for passengers transiting through ICN
Kindly note that since our flight will have a technical landing in Seoul, passengers with the nationalities Sudan, Syria, Egypt, Yeman are required to hold a transit VISA for South Korea.

Please be informed that if your flight has a stopover at Incheon Airport (ICN), based on the local requirement you are required to disembark, go through transit security screening, and then re-board the aircraft.

Travel Advisory

1. All travelers are required to submit thier SG Arrival Card before arriving in Singapore, except:

  • Those transiting/transferring through Singapore without seeking immigration clearance

  • Residents travelling through the land checkpoints.

Please note that the SG Arrival Card is not a visa. You may refer to the requirements for entering Singapore for more information.

2. All passengers with travel history to countries with risk of yellow fever in the 6 days prior to arrival in Singapore are required to have a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. The Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate will only be considered valid if issued 10 days prior to arrival into Singapore.

For the detail information, including the list of countries with risk of yellow fever, click here

Please note that airport check-in time for your flight on ET928 will be from 15:00 to 18:00 local time.

If travel is on a short-term visa, you will need to have a return ticket preferably on Ethiopia Airlines. If the return ticket is on other airlines, an indemnity will have to be submitted.
Long-term visas under process - Passengers need to carry the payment receipt and Declaration. Passengers will also need to have a single-entry visa to enter South Africa. If NOT OK TO BOARD pops up during the check-in system, passengers must contact DHA-South Africa to have the status changed and obtain a "Waiver of Unfavor" letter from DHA- South Africa.

Discounted fare is available if:

Note : It is mandatory to present the document upon ticketing (if payment is made at city/airport ticket offices) and, at time of check-in to the airline on demand. Failure to present the required documents may result in denial of passenger from the flight and refund of ticket after applicable penalty deductions.

FAKE WEBSITE AND BANK ACCOUNT ALERT

Beware of Scammers

It has come to our notice that scammers are setting up fake websites with similar names to ours to deceive passengers. Our official website is www.ethiopianairlines.com and you can download our mobile app for easier and safer transactions.

Ethiopian officers do not call you for payment or ask you to transfer money to any specific bank account . Ethiopian has city offices and airport offices in four cities in Nigeria, namely Kano, Enugu, Abuja and Lagos; you may visit our offices for any further information.

Travel Advisory

  • Passport or national identity cards are required for all passengers traveling between Vienna and Copenhagen, along with residence permit or citizenship in one of the Schengen countries. Driving license or other ID cards are not considered as travel documents.

  • Passengers traveling between Vienna and Copenhagen who require entry visa to Schengen countries must have a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa. Passengers who already used a single-entry Schengen visa to enter Vienna or another Schengen country cannot travel on Ethiopian Airlines flight between Vienna and Copenhagen as their single-entry Schengen visa is already used.

This fare is payable in Ethiopian Birr only if you are an Ethiopian citizen, or you have a residence permit in Ethiopia.

Note:

  • It is mandatory to present all the necessary documents upon ticketing (if payment is made at city or airport ticket offices) and at the time of check-in to the airline on demand. Failure to present the required documents may result in the denial of the passenger's flight.
  • If you do not hold any of these documents, your ticket must be paid with credit/debit card on the Website/ Mobile App OR pay in cash in USD, GBP, or EUR currencies at ticket offices.

Addis Ababa Airport Addis Ababa Stopovers Addis Ababa Arrival Services Lounges At Addis Ababa Swift Connections Guidelines

Addis Ababa Stopovers

Ethiopian Airlines' Addis Ababa stopover program turns a long layover into a genuine introduction to Ethiopia's capital instead of hours spent waiting at the gate. On qualifying 8–24 hour connections, eligible passengers enjoy a complimentary hotel stay, convenient transfers, and the option of a curated city tour — so you can experience Addis Ababa's culture, history, and energy while your journey with Ethiopian Airlines continues smoothly to your final destination.

A stopover with us is more than a wait between flights — it's a short, easy way to discover Africa. Want to turn a few extra hours into a full day of sightseeing? Browse bookable Ethiopian Holidays stopover tour packages and add one to your itinerary.

Transit Service

  • Passengers with a transit time of 8 to 24 hours are accommodated at the hotel, regardless of whether an alternative flight with a shorter connection is available.
  • Eligible passengers can collect their hotel voucher at their origin station, at no additional cost

Skylight In-Terminal Hotel Service

Skylight In-Terminal Hotel Service

Ethiopian Skylight In-Terminal Hotel has 97 tranquil rooms across five categories, each featuring modern essentials for a seamless stay. Pick a Skylight Suite for extra space with living or dining area, catch up on work or connect with complimentary Wi-Fi, and raid the fully stocked minibar.

All rooms feature a rollaway bed/cot, crib, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, bathroom amenities, hair dryer, separate walk-in shower, flat-screen TV, minibar, premium satellite TV channels, bathrobe, slippers, phone in bathroom, and complimentary coffee/tea supplies and bottled water.

Facilities at the Arrivals Hall

Facilities at the Arrivals Hall

Facilities and services available in the arrival hall include:

  • A number of hotels have Hotel Contact Booths for passengers who want to book rooms before exiting the terminal building.
  • Airport taxis (meter taxis) are also available and can be hired at the Arrivals Hall before exiting the terminal. 
  • Tourist information center, telecom services, duty-free, forex banks, ATM, and free Wi-Fi services are available before exiting the terminal building

Planning Your Stopover

Who Qualifies for the Free Stopover Package

Who Qualifies for the Free Stopover Package

The free hotel stay applies when Ethiopian Airlines operates both your inbound and outbound flights through Addis Ababa on a single ticket, with a total connection time of 8 to 24 hours.

No separate booking is needed — the hotel voucher is issued automatically for eligible itineraries.

Collect your voucher at check-in at your origin station; if it isn't issued there, ask at the transit desk in Addis Ababa on arrival.

The benefit typically covers one night's hotel stay, meals, and transfers between the airport and the hotel.

Do You Need a Visa to Leave the Airport?

Do You Need a Visa to Leave the Airport?

If you remain in the international transit area, no visa is required, regardless of your layover length. If you want to leave the terminal to visit the city, entry rules apply:

  • Passengers on the Ethiopian Airlines 8–24 hour stopover program are generally assisted with a transit visa as part of the free package, so a separate application usually isn't needed.
  • Travelers leaving the airport outside that program typically need an Ethiopian eVisa (applied for in advance at the official government portal) or a visa-on-arrival, depending on nationality.
  • Ethiopia's Council of Ministers approved a broader "stopover tourism" policy in April 2026 that would let Ethiopian Airlines passengers exit visa-free for 24 hours up to 7 days. As of August 2026 it is still pending parliamentary ratification and is not yet in force

Curated City Tours During Your Stopover

Curated City Tours During Your Stopover

Beyond the complimentary hotel stay, stopover passengers can add a curated city tour to see more of Addis Ababa in the time they have. Tours are arranged through Ethiopian Holidays, Ethiopian Airlines' official travel partner, and can be booked online in advance or alongside your stopover.

  • Half-day, full-day, and multi-day guided tours cover Ethiopian culture, history, and the country's famous coffee ceremony.
  • Packages are built specifically for transit passengers, with pickup and drop-off timed to your layover window.
  • Airport pickup and drop-off are coordinated so you're back in plenty of time for your onward flight.

      Browse the full range of Stopover Addis Tour packages on Ethiopian Holidays

Make the Most of a Short Stopover

Make the Most of a Short Stopover

Even a few hours in Addis Ababa can be worthwhile. Popular stops for stopover passengers include:

        See all short-stopover packages at the Ethiopian Holidays website

It's a program that gives eligible transit passengers a complimentary hotel stay, meals, and transfers in Addis Ababa during a qualifying layover, plus the
option to add a paid guided city tour booked through Ethiopian Holidays.

Between 8 and 24 hours, on a single ticket with Ethiopian Airlines operating both your inbound and outbound flights through Addis Ababa.

No. Eligible passengers are accommodated automatically; the hotel voucher is normally issued at check-in at your origin station, or at the transit desk
in Addis Ababa if not already issued.

Stopover passengers are typically accommodated at the Ethiopian Skylight In-Terminal Hotel or an associated Ethiopian Skylight Hotel property,
which has 97 rooms across five categories.

If you're on the 8–24 hour stopover program, Ethiopian Airlines generally assists with a transit visa as part of the package. Outside that program, a
standard Ethiopian eVisa or visa-on-arrival is normally required to leave the terminal, depending on your nationality.

A visa-free stopover policy (24 hours to 7 days) was approved by Ethiopia's Council of Ministers in April 2026, but as of August 2026 it is still pending
parliamentary ratification and is not yet in force. Confirm current rules before you travel.

Guided tours are sold by Ethiopian Holidays, Ethiopian Airlines' travel partner. Browse and book Stopover Addis Tour packages directly on
ethiopianholidays.com, either before you fly or during your layover.

Popular options include a traditional coffee ceremony, the National Museum of Ethiopia, Entoto Hill's viewpoints, the Merkato market, and the "I ❤
Ethiopia" landmark each available as a bookable half-day or full-day package on Ethiopian Holidays.

You won't qualify for the free stopover hotel package. Shorter layovers are best spent in the transit area (no visa required); longer stays follow
standard visa and entry requirements, and you can still book an Ethiopian Holidays package around your own hotel arrangements.

Yes, the complimentary package for eligible passengers includes transfers between the airport and the hotel.

Content accuracy — Content on this page is maintained by Ethiopian Airlines and based on information published through Ethiopian Airlines’ official airport-services pages and Ethiopian Holidays’ package listings as of August 2026. This includes stopover eligibility, the Skylight In-Terminal Hotel, arrivals-hall facilities, and Stopover Addis Tour packages. The pending visa-free stopover policy is identified as proposed and not yet in force. Tour offerings, visa rules, package pricing, and hotel assignments are subject to change. Page last reviewed: August 2026.

© 2026 - Ethiopian Airlines.   All Rights reserved.

Ethiopian Airlines - Africa's Leading Airline Ethiopian Airlines is a Star Alliance member