Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
(አዲስ አበባ ቦሌ ዓለም አቀፍ አውሮፕላን ማረፊያ)
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"free WiFi is that nóthing worked except for Swarm"(17 Tips)
"Which is saying a lot Have dollars or Euros on you. ."(2 Tips)
"Comfortable seats, clean toilets, good Food and drinks."(2 Tips)
"internet cafe in Addis Ababa"(2 Tips)
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Scott CumminsSeptember 27, 2013Use the toilet before leaving the aircraft, the transit lounge & Cloud Nine often have long queues!
Rewan PartiJanuary 16, 2017This airport is extremely outdated. Please carry $, € or £. The lounges are pretty dark and have little to no facilities. Star Alliance gold members go through a separated security gate which is quick
Kamal KrishnaDecember 4, 2016There isn't an airport that's as bad. Long, mismanaged queues everywhere, insipid food choices, pathetic duty free, no Internet mostly and utter chaos all around. This place needs a manager.Upvoted 3 weeks ago
JoshJanuary 12, 2016Domestic etstarlounge wifi password is domcloud9. Horrendous airport, especially those working for Ethiopian air.
Vivian LeiOctober 6, 2016If you fly Ethiopian Airlines and have a layover you can go to their service desk to get a voucher for food and/or hotel with free shuttle bus. They don't tell you - you need to ask!
The Ethiopian Airlines lounges does not accept up front payments for access. Plaza premium lounge at the far end of the huge departure hall is a decent alternative. At US$ 40 it is in the high end.
Just make sure you are seated at the boarding gate once you have completed departure formalities.
Orlando PintoNovember 3, 2015Small airport,: some restaurants, coffee shops, souvenirs etc. There are two business lounges with Basic service: some chaise longs, sofas, small buffet (African dishes) and Internet access.
Charles Ryan TeoDecember 4, 2019Free Wifi available. Be prepared for mulitple times of security screening. One at the land side, another one at the air side and if you are flying to Europe and U.S, you be required to do another one.
One of the busiest airports in Africa, expansion ongoing, don't rely on the internet, sometimes it doesn't work
Nonso NdMarch 10, 2019Airport WiFi works great. If u need some work done, there's an internet Cafe at the end of the connecting gates, right before the entry to gate 18.
Ghitta BassonJune 2, 2018Beware. Duty free goods will be taken off you on transfer flights. You get it back at baggage reclaim at end destination but it's the last thing off the plane so you wait forever!
if you are lucky you can get (must get, though) a yellow fever vaccination, plus certificate, for 4 USD
Andrew WisemanJuly 16, 2017An utter dump. The worst airport I’ve ever been to. Confusing, spread out but extremely crowded, terrible food options, no functioning wifi. And I’ve been to Kabul, Port au Prince and Kandahar.- Douwe de VriesDecember 29, 2017The best thing about the free WiFi is that nóthing worked except for Swarm so I could make an amazing check in 😜
Bun MizuharaJune 16, 2013If you can't find free WiFi, ask the airline staff at the service counter. They will be kind enough to tell you how.
Addis Ababa's Bole is quite a busy airport. In times of overcrowding of boarding gates, use any alternative gate that's not overcrowded. They all lead to the same boarding place.
richard mandulaJune 4, 2019Remember to bring portable power, there no power sockets to recharge your gadgets
Terrible airport. Three times security control since the entrance, three times to remove shoes, take off laptop etc. Don’t even allow liquids bought at their Duty Free to take on board.
Prathima NaikAugust 14, 2022A good brighter intl airport ... so much nicer than Capetown airport ... definitely a good transit point.
Dave RothJanuary 8, 2022Be prepared to go through security three times if you’re headed to the US. Also, there’s no food or drink available after the final checkpoint.
Michelle MimiMarch 7, 2012Its not fair that the atms are below the duty free and they don't accept birr at the duty free shops and yes free wifi and the perfume shops are a delight.
I am a big fan of this airport. Comfy reclining chairs for naps and easy to access WiFi throughout the airport which makes life on international travels much nicer.
RNovember 19, 2015You can ask for WiFi password from Ethiopian lounge if the free airport WiFi doesn't work.
- Vivian LeiOctober 6, 2016Been here twice now and the open wifi never worked. We met locals who said it never works.
- ThomasDecember 5, 2010Try to get into the Cloud Nine Lounge. Comfortable seats, clean toilets, good Food and drinks. WLAN on airport is available.
Denis NziokaNovember 20, 2014Its not your average airport. Lots of security and oh, avoid the many 'willing' potters who want to carry your bags as they want tips later. This country only accepts USD, Euro or GBP! The hell!?!
They take %7 commission for visa card use in duty free. Cigars is cheap also some perfumes.
Want to revolutionize the travel industry? Put day beds in the waiting area. You're welcome.
- RNovember 12, 2015In case you forget to do currency exchange before immigration then go to any resto and ask them to give USD against birr. Hope this helps
CataSeptember 14, 2017Needs improvement regarding cleansing, it's very busy and signs are not quite helpful. It has free wifi, though.
One of the worst airport I have traveled through, add to it that Ethiopian is a lousy airline, you’d be unlucky if you get stranded here, happens too often sadly, staff response is irritating.- RNovember 12, 2015Gate 1A -F, 2, 3 always have a big queue and ppl are standing for hrs. Make sure you come early
Henrique SalesJanuary 9, 2018Worse airport I’ve been. The restrooms are in containers, the security is very disorganized and slow. No internet, they say they have but it doesn’t work. If you have a chance go to another airport.
Angelos PappasDecember 7, 2016Terrible service! Forgot to give us all transit docs. Baggage drop-off takes three times more than actual check-in. Gate security check takes up to 2h. Flights delays very common. Horribly organized!
- Norma OjayNovember 28, 2013Just hanging out in the internet cafe in Addis Ababa waiting for my connection...
As usual have to queue and very slow service.. .make sure come to check in very early.. who knows you the one who will miss the flight..
Paull YoungApril 20, 2013Smart move to change money or use the ATM while you're here. Birrrrrr it's cold in here.
Terminal 1 is pretty small, but the staff are friendly
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"Good place to unwind if you have lounge access, stocked fridge with drinks, wines, and different kinds of food. The seats are more comfy and you can find several spots to give juice to your gadgets"
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"Try traditional Ethiopian dishes."
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