A stopover in Addis Ababa
Ethiopian gives a free transit hotel for 8–24 hour layovers.
| Airport to the centre | about 25 min |
| Typical central 3–4★ hotel | ~$110 / night |
| Airline stopover program | Ethiopian Airlines |
⚠ Most passports need an e-visa.
With 24–48 hours
- Coffee ceremony
- National Museum (Lucy)
- Merkato market
Ethiopian Airlines stopover · Free transit hotel · up to 1 night
Free hotel, meals and transit visa for 8–24h layovers in Addis Ababa. Check current terms →
Free hotel, meals and transit visa for 8–24h layovers in Addis Ababa. Check current terms →
Tips
- Leave big bags at the airport's left-luggage desk or your hotel so you can explore right away.
- With separate tickets, give yourself at least one night between flights.
- Check whether your passport needs a visa or travel authorisation to leave the airport.
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