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Ethiopian Airlines (ET)

Ethiopia

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Everything you need to know about flying with Ethiopian Airlines. Check-in deadlines, boarding times, and expert tips to make your Ethiopian Airlines flight smooth and stress-free.

Check-in & Boarding Timeline

Online Check-in

Opens48hbefore departure
Closes2hbefore departure

Airport Check-in

Opens3hbefore departure
Closes1hbefore departure

Boarding

Opens45mbefore departure
Closes30mbefore departure
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Airport-Specific Exceptions

Airport Check-in
Domestic
Closes1h 30m+30m
International
Closes1h 30m+30m

For Paris Charles de Gaulle, airport check-in counters close 90 minutes before departure.

LHRMAN
Airport Check-in
Domestic
Closes1h 15m+15m
International
Closes1h 15m+15m

For London Heathrow and Manchester, airport check-in counters close 75 minutes before departure.

Travel Tips

Recommendation

Always factor in local airport congestion; arrive 3 hours before international and 1 hour before domestic flights, even if you have checked in online.

Recommendation

Double-check entry, visa, and health requirements for your destination; documentation issues are a leading cause of denied boarding.

Bag Drop

If traveling with checked baggage, ensure bags are dropped before the baggage counter closes 45 minutes before scheduled departure to avoid missed or delayed check-in.

Airline Information

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