Find out what services and facilities are available at Addis Ababa Airport. Where is the best place to eat and where to shop?
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If your flight departs from gates A14-A19, expect that there are no longer any services in this area (except for toilets) and once you enter, there is no way to return.
Internet and wi-fi
Wi-fi is available throughout the airport. Connect to the "Ethiopian_Airports" network.
ATMs and currency exchange
The currency exchange offices in the arrivals hall are open 24/7. Although the electronic boards only have a "We Buy" box, which may look a little suspicious, the exchange rates in the airport currency exchange offices are the same as those in all banks in the city.
The ATMs of several Ethiopian banks, which also operate international cards without problems, are still located in the baggage claim area, the transit zone.
Don't exchange excess birr.
This is because according to government regulations, Ethiopian birr cannot be exchanged back for foreign currency.
Shops and supermarkets
In the public arrivals hall you will only find shops of local mobile operators where you can buy data SIM cards.
The public area of the departure terminal contains only information desks.
In the transit area of the departure gates you will find several duty free shops as well as shops selling local products and souvenirs.
In the departure gate area you can also use the services of the pharmacy, which is open 24/7.
Shopping options at Addis Ababa Airport are generally very limited.
Dining options
There are no restaurants in the public area of the airport.
On the other hand, the transit area near the departure gates provides ample dining options. There are cafés, pubs and fast-food outlets such as Burger King and Pizza Hut.
Most restaurants remain open 24/7.
Showers
If you don't have access to a premium lounge or hotel and want to refresh yourself with a shower between long flights, use the Wellness & Spa branch in the transit area.
Showers are priced at 15 usd for 15 minutes.
It is open 24/7.
Luggage storage
There is no luggage storage or automated lockers at Addis Ababa's Bole Airport.
If you want to take a long layover in the city and are travelling with Ethiopian Airlines, use the free transit hotel where you can leave your luggage.
Drinking water
Drinking fountains with cold drinking water are usually located near the toilets in the transit area.
Here you can conveniently fill your own bottle with drinking water.
Smoking rooms
A smoking room is available in the transit area near the Pizza Hut restaurant.
