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Best Ethiopia Flight Deals

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa1 stop$745
Mekele
Mekele1 stop$1,996
Bahir Dar
Bahir Dar1 stop$1,332
Axum
Axum1 stop$1,562
Lalībela
Lalībela2 stops$1,979
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa1 stop$745
Mekele
Mekele1 stop$1,996
Bahir Dar
Bahir Dar1 stop$1,332
Axum
Axum1 stop$1,562
Lalībela
Lalībela2 stops$1,979

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Ethiopia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Ethiopia

Tue, Sep 9 - Mon, Oct 6
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1:30 pm - 11:45 pmIAD-ADD
27h 15m1 stop
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12:45 am - 11:45 amADD-IAD
18h 00m1 stop
$745Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Wed, Dec 17
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9:40 pm - 11:45 pmIAD-ADD
19h 05m1 stop
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12:40 am - 7:15 pmADD-IAD
26h 35m1 stop
$746Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 29
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3:55 pm - 12:10 amSFO-ADD
22h 15m1 stop
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1:50 am - 1:35 pmADD-SFO
21h 45m1 stop
$947Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 27
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3:55 pm - 12:10 amSFO-ADD
22h 15m1 stop
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1:50 am - 1:35 pmADD-SFO
21h 45m1 stop
$985Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 30
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10:45 pm - 7:10 amSFO-ADD
22h 25m1 stop
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10:50 pm - 5:50 pmADD-SFO
29h 00m2 stops
$1,007Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 31
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10:45 pm - 7:15 amSFO-ADD
21h 30m1 stop
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10:50 pm - 11:40 pmADD-SFO
35h 50m2 stops
$1,021Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Oct 30
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11:35 am - 1:45 pmSFO-ADD
40h 10m2 stops
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2:50 pm - 3:29 pmADD-SFO
34h 39m2 stops
$1,052United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 28
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 1:45 pmSFO-ADD
40h 10m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 2:43 pmADD-SFO
32h 43m2 stops
$1,079United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 11 - Wed, Sep 10
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8:35 pm - 1:45 pmORD-ADD
33h 10m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 3:45 pmADD-ORD
31h 45m1 stop
$1,199Emirates
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 21
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8:35 pm - 1:45 pmORD-ADD
33h 10m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 3:45 pmADD-ORD
31h 45m1 stop
$1,249Emirates
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What is the cheapest flight to Ethiopia?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Ethiopia from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Addis Ababa, at $994 round-trip. The most popular route is Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $994.

How much is a flight to Ethiopia?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Ethiopia from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Ethiopia costs $1,142 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $685 for the route Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa which costs $1,459 on average, and Chicago to Addis Ababa, which costs $1,501 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Ethiopia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Ethiopia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Ethiopia is August, when tickets cost $1,014 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,777 and $1,696 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Ethiopia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Ethiopia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to Ethiopia, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Ethiopia?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Ethiopia is Addis Ababa Bole Airport (ADD), with an average flight price of $817.


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FAQs - booking Ethiopia flights

  • Are there nonstop flights to Ethiopia?

    Currently, no airlines offer direct flights from the US to Ethiopia. However, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Egypt Air offer one-stop flights to Ethiopia. Thus, if you’d like to travel onboard a flight to Ethiopia that doesn’t have many stopovers, these airlines have got you covered.

  • What are the popular layover options between the US and Ethiopia?

    The popular layover destinations between the US and Ethiopia are Lome, Cairo, and Istanbul. If you board a flight by Ethiopian Air, your layover will be in Lome, while your layover will be in Istanbul if you board a flight by Turkish Airlines. If you prefer flying to Ethiopia with Egypt Air, your layover will be in Cairo.

  • Are there eco-friendly airlines that fly from the US to Ethiopia?

    If you’d like to travel with an eco-friendly airline from the US to Ethiopia, you should board a flight offered by Turkish Airlines. This airline values the environment by supporting several eco-friendly initiatives and replacing its old planes with modern fuel-efficient planes.

  • Does Bole Adidas Ababa International Airport have any amenities?

    Bole Adidas Ababa International Airport boasts comfortable passenger lounges, accessible restrooms, stores, payphones, and onsite restaurants. Therefore, after landing at this airport, you’ll be able to catch your breath, use the bathroom, call your loved ones, eat, and even shop.

  • Do the airlines that fly to Ethiopia have accessible services?

    Yes. Ethiopia Airlines is one of the most frequent airlines that fly along this route. The airline offers help to passengers who require wheelchair assistance, need assistance getting in and out of the aircraft seat, or require specific seating arrangements. In addition, their aircraft have seats with buckle heads, designated disability seats, and seats with movable armrests.

  • What airport is closest to Lake Tana in Ethiopia?

    Lake Tana is located in the north-western Ethiopian Highlands, within Bahir Dar and Gorgora. The closest airport to this attraction is Bahir Dar Belay Zeleke International Airport (BJR). You can book flights from Los Angeles (LAX), Boston (BOS), Miami (MIA), Seattle (SEA), or San Fransisco (SFO).

  • Which airport should I fly to in Ethiopia to see the famous church buildings?

    Lalibela is famous globally for its collection of medieval rock-hewn churches with murals that date back to the 12th century. To see some of these churches including Biete Golgotha Mikael, Biete Denagel, Biete Maskal, Biete Mariam, and Biete Medhani Alem, book a flight to Lalibela Airport (LLI) from locations like San Fransisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, or San Diego (SAN).

  • Can I rent a car in Ethiopia?

    Yes. There are several local and international car rental companies with rental booths distributed all over the country. The local companies include ABC Car Rental, Zelelam tour and Car Rental, Addis Rental, Adika, Serene Tour, and Car Rental. You can also find Avis Car Rentals in Bole Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX).

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Ethiopia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United States to Ethiopia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Ethiopia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Ethiopia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to Ethiopia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United States to Ethiopia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Ethiopia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United States to Ethiopia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Ethiopia?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Ethiopia is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,307. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are $1,395 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Ethiopia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Ethiopia is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $984 on average. Morning departures are around 22% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Ethiopia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,361.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Ethiopia

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Ethiopia? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Ethiopia for the following prices or less: From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl $1,844, from Atlanta $2,085, from Chicago O'Hare Intl $2,594
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Ethiopia flight deals.
  • On the date you are to fly to Ethiopia, you should get to your boarding airport a couple of hours before your flight is scheduled to take off, so that you have enough time to be cleared for boarding.
  • If you plan on flying to one of Ethiopia’s neighboring countries after a brief stop in Ethiopia, you should consider flying to Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD). You’ll easily find a flight to your desired country at this airport, as it serves most of the flights from Ethiopia to neighboring countries.
  • The airport you land at should be near the destinations you intend to visit. Suppose you’d like to visit sites in northern Ethiopia. In that case, you should book a flight that lands at Bahir Dar Belay Zeleke International Airport (BJR). If you’d like to visit southern Ethiopia, you should book a flight that lands at Awasa Airport (AWA).
  • Prior to boarding your flight to Ethiopia, ensure that you’ve got your passport in check. Your passport should have at least two blank pages. It must also be valid for at least six months after your arrival date. Kindly note that if you intend to stay in the country for more than 90 days, you must also have a visa.
  • In Ethiopia, the law requires that children under the age of 12 be seated in appropriate child seats while traveling in a car. As this is the case, if you plan on visiting the country with a child younger than 12 years of age, you should carry a personal child seat. Alternatively, you can rent a car from a car rental company that will provide you with a child seat.
  • Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) is one of the main airports travelers from America fly into. The airport has two terminals, Terminals 1, and 2. Terminal 1 serves domestic flights and has four gates and Terminal 2 serves international flights and has seven gates.
  • When flying from the east coast of the United States, one of the best airports to depart from is New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on a flight to Ethiopia. This is because it has the shortest flights to Ethiopia, and it hosts airlines like Ethiopian Airlines, American Airlines, Egypt Air, United Airlines, and Emirates that facilitate layover flights to Bole Addis Ababa International Airport, Bahir Dar Belay Zeleke International Airport (BJR), and Gondar Airport (GDQ).
  • Travelers from the west coast of the United States can book flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), to Ethiopian cities like Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Lalibela, Dire Dawa, Jimma, Dessi, Gambela, Asosa, Arba Minch, and Semera. At DCA several airlines facilitate these flights including Ethiopian Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines, and Qatar Airways.
  • Most of the airports in the US have layover flights to Ethiopia because of the long distance between them with up to three stops. However, travelers looking for nonstop flights can find their way to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). At ORD, you can get non-stop flights aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
  • Timket is one of the biggest celebrations on the Ethiopian calendar that happens to commemorate the baptism of Jesus. It happens in January and lasts three days drawing people to cities like Lalibela, Gondar, and Addis Ababa. To attend this festival, book a flight on Ethiopian Airlines from states like New York and Washington to Addis Ababa.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Ethiopia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Ethiopia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3287 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
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Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

10.0 ExcellentDaniel, Feb 2025BOS - DXB
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Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

We love united ! We would like to acknowledge Aimee in the lounge near gate 130

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Survey sent before we actually left. Delay after delay. Now a crew problem.

I love flying with United. Unfortunately, I flew on an older plane with minimal upgraded technology (no Bluetooth functionality or handy charging ports). Otherwise, the flight was great and even arrived early.

They changed my seats after I checked in and I was stressed from the time I saw that information until just before boarding, when the gate attendant fixed it, but it shouldn't have happened. And if it couldn't be prevented, then the people on the phone I spoke with should have done something to help, which they did not, nor did they offer me compensation, just meaningless apologies.

online check in was not available so i had to get to airport extra early. The flight was delayed and my luggage was lost. I had an argument with the person behind me who wanted to keep her bag on the floor and not allow my seat to recline on a 9hr plus flight. So overall, lots and lots of areas for improvement.

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Both my luggages were never sent from Istanbul. After 10 hour flight from DC to Turkey and another 12 hour layover in Istanbul Airport, I would’ve at least expected to find my luggages when I arrived in Addis Ababa, but that wasn’t the case. After 2 hours of waiting at the luggage carousel, we were told that our luggages would be arriving the next day after midnight. I was already so exhausted, that I hated having to come back to the airport the next day. Thankfully, I received both my luggages the following day. It’s just, the whole experience was exhausting.

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

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