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Avoid Lengthy Queues by using the Ethiopian Online Check in Feature

Online check-in (Web check-in) is the process in which passengers confirm their travel on a flight via the internet and typically print their own boarding passes.

Online Check-in is available from 48 hours to 2 hours before departure for all international and domestic flights. Confirm your attendance on the flight, select your seat and save valuable time. The only thing a passenger need is a soft copy of the boarding pass on their smartphone or an internet connection and a printer for the boarding pass.

The passenger is requested to arrive at the gate 30 minutes prior to boarding if he/she has no luggage to drop off. If he/she has baggage to drop off he/she shall arrive at the web check-in counter at least 1 hour before departure for International flights and 45 minutes before departure for Domestic flight.

Exception:

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Manchester Airport (MAN) check-in counters will be closed 75 minutes before departure effective 22 December 2021.
  • Paris De Gaulle Airport (CDG) check-in counters will be closed 90 minutes before departure. Online checked-in Passengers that do not have a checked-in bag can proceed to the gate until H-30 minutes.
  • Check in counter will open 4 hrs before the departure time and will close 90 minutes before the departure time. 

Basic requirements for web check-in:

  • Passengers must have an electronic ticket.
  • Flights must be operated by Ethiopian Airlines.
  • For web check-in service on code share flights (flights operated by partner airlines), please visit the website of the respective airline.

Steps for Web check-in

  • Go to  CHECK-IN ONLINE or click “web check-in” from the quick links section on EthiopianAirlines.com home page to begin web check-in.
  • On the “Home” page enter your name as it appears on your ticket (Passenger receipt) and Reservation Locator (PNR) or ticket number and click “Continue”. This will locate your reservation and displays your itinerary.
  • Before you start check-in in online your booking will be checked if it is qualified for upgrade or not. If your booking is qualified for a business class upgrade the next page will ask you to upgrade before you check in.
  • The next page shows the “hazardous materials” information. Please read that and confirm if you do carry any of the listed materials, If not please proceed by clicking NO,I’M NOT CARRYING THESE ITEMS.
  • On the passenger page please fill in all the required travel information such as passport information and visa-related details.
  • On the next screen, you can assign a seat (if not assigned before) or change the seat that was assigned to you at the time of booking your flight. If no change is required proceed to the next step by clicking “continue”.
  • On the next page you can add Extra baggage on the booking or if not required proceed to the next step by clicking “Continue” and finish the check-in process.
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