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Unaccompanied Minors

Ethiopian Airlines defines Unaccompanied Minors as children aged 5 to 11 years (inclusive) who are traveling alone, whether on Ethiopian-operated or other airline flights.

  • On codeshare flights, escort service is mandatory for this age group.
  • On Ethiopian-operated flights, escort service is optional and provided only upon special request by the parent or guardian.

Passengers aged 12 to 17 years may also be treated as unaccompanied minors if special attention is requested by their parents or guardians.

  • On Ethiopian-operated flights (non-codeshare), no escort or service fee is required for passengers in this age group unless special attention is requested.
  • On codeshare flights operated by other airlines, passengers aged 12 to 17 years must pay the adult fare plus a service fee, as detailed below, if special attention is required. Escort service remains optional for this age group even on codeshare flights.

Please refer to the Unaccompanied Minors Service and Escort Fees Table below for detailed charges.

Important Note:

Parents/guardians are responsible for completing the unaccompanied minor travel formalities required by the other airline involved in connecting or onward sectors.

United Airlines Policy:

United Airlines does not provide unaccompanied minor service for flights connecting to or from other airlines. Please visit the United Airlines website for more details.

 

  • Children under the age of 5 will not be accepted as unaccompanied minors on any Ethiopian Airlines flights.
  • For children aged 5 to 11 years, a company escort (cabin crew) is optional on Ethiopian domestic and international flights (non-codeshare).
  • An escort can be arranged by Ethiopian Airlines for an additional fee on both domestic and international routes.

Before ticket issuance, a completed Unaccompanied Minor Form must be submitted. This form must include complete addresses and contact details for all responsible individuals at the origin, transfer points (if any), and final destination.

If a parent or guardian cannot arrange for a child to be received at a transfer point and no escort has been requested, Ethiopian Airlines may assist in appointing a temporary custodian—only for minors aged 12 years and above. However, the airline does not assume liability for such arrangements.

 

Non-Codeshare Flights (Operated by Ethiopian Airlines)

Age Group Fare Type Region (to/from ADD) Fee (USD per sector) Company Escort (Optional)
5–11 yrs Adult Fare Africa 100 Optional
5–11 yrs Adult Fare Middle East 100 Optional
5–11 yrs Adult Fare Europe 125 Optional
5–11 yrs Adult Fare Asia 150 Optional
5–11 yrs Adult Fare North & Latin America 175 Optional


  • Domestic Sector: 500 ETB per sector
  • If escort is requested: Child Fare + One-Way Adult Fare (for escort) + Service Fee
  • For ages 12–17: Service charge applies only if special attention is requested

Codeshare Flights (Operated by Partner Airlines)

Age GroupFare Type Region (to/from ADD) Fee (USD per sector) Escort Requirement Escort Fare
5–11 yrs Adult Fare Africa 100 Optional One-way adult fare
5–11 yrs Adult Fare Middle East 100 Optional One-way adult fare
5–11 yrs Adult Fare Europe 125 Optional One-way adult fare
5–11 yrs Adult Fare Asia 150 Optional One-way adult fare
5–11 yrs Adult Fare North & Latin America 175 Optional One-way adult fare
12–17 yrs Adult Fare All Regions Adult Fare + Service Fee Optional Optional
  • Domestic Sector: 500 ETB per sector

Note: For children aged 5–11 on codeshare flights, the charge includes Child Fare + One-way Adult Fare for Escort + Service Fee.

Youth aged 12–17 must pay Adult Fare + applicable service charge if special attention is requested.

Download Unaccompanied Minor Form

Disclaimer

 This information is provided for guidance only and does not constitute a legal contract. Ethiopian Airlines reserves the right to change, interpret, and apply these policies at its sole discretion, with or without prior notice. In all cases, Ethiopian Airlines' interpretation of these policies shall be final and binding.

Infant Travel Guide

You can make a booking for up to three infants (ages 0–23 months) without a seat. However, each infant must be accompanied by an adult passenger.

An infant ticket costs 10% of the adult's ticket fare. An infant does not have his/her own seat onboard.

If you would like to purchase a seat for your infant (a child under 2 years of age), please contact our global contact centre. The ticket price will then be charged according to the child fare with discount.

For flights to and from Canada: one adult may travel with only one infant. If traveling with more than one infant, another paying adult or escort must accompany the additional infant(s).

For all other flights: passengers may travel with up to two infants, provided the applicable child fare is paid for any occupied seats.

  • One infant may sit on the adult’s lap, secured with an infant seatbelt, while the second infant occupies an adjacent seat secured with an approved CRD.
  • Alternatively, the second infant may travel with another paying adult.
  • Or both infants may occupy separate seats using CRDs adjacent to the parent or guardian.

Passengers travelling with an infant are able to select a bassinet seat with charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

The baby should be under 11 kg in weight and 67 cm in length.

For more information please contact Ethiopian Airlines’ call centre or your local office.

Infants may travel seated on the lap of their parent or guardian.

Alternatively, an infant may occupy a separate seat with the applicable child fare, secured in an approved child restraint device (CRD) adjacent to the parent or guardian.

Passengers travelling with an infant are able to select a bassinet seat with charge on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority.

Infants may:

  • Sit on the guardian’s lap.
  • Use an approved Child Restraint Device (CRD) in a separate seat.

CRDs must be certified by recognized safety authorities (e.g., FAA, ECE R44, TÜV).

Car seats requiring shoulder harnesses are not allowed in the cabin.

Passengers with infants:

  • Get priority for seats with baby bassinets.
  • Cannot sit in emergency exit rows.

Must meet safety standards from:

  • FAA (USA)
  • CMVSS (Canada)
  • ECE R44 (Europe)
  • TÜV (Germany)
  • AS/NZS 1754 (Australia/New Zealand)

If not approved, it will be checked in as regular baggage.

Ethiopian Airlines advises passengers traveling to or from Kigali between 21–28 September 2025 to plan ahead due to road closures during the UCI Road World Championships. Although flight schedules remain unchanged, travelers may face significant delays reaching Kigali International Airport. Passengers are commended to leave atleast 2–3 hours earlier than usual and stay updated via local traffic advisories. The airline will not be responsible for missed flights caused by traffic disruptions. Further event details and contact information are available through official Kigali 2025 platforms. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and we look forward to welcoming you onboard.

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

Payment by bank cards issued in Russia is not available on the website. To finalize your booking and pay for your air tickets, you can send your booking code by e-mail to ethiopianairlines_ru@aviareps.ru daily or call us at +7 (495) 937-59-45. You will be sent a link to pay for your reservation 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, Moscow, BC “Citidel”, 8th floor. Office working hours: Monday through Friday from 10:00 to 19:00.

Branch of AVIAREPS AG is an authorized general agent of Ethiopian Airlines in Russia. TIN/CPP 9909020040/773851001

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.

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