Ethiopian Airlines·Star Alliance
Ethiopian Check-in Times & Boarding Cutoffs
Ethiopian Check-in Times & Boarding Cutoffs — Summary
When Ethiopian check-in opens, airport and bag drop cutoffs for domestic and international flights, and how early the gate closes.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- When online check-in opens: 24 hours before departure..
- Domestic airport cutoff: 45 minutes within Ethiopia..
- International airport cutoff: 60 minutes before departure; 90 minutes recommended at Addis given security layers..
- Bag drop deadline: 60 minutes before departure..
When online check-in opens
24 hours before departure.
Domestic airport cutoff
45 minutes within Ethiopia.
International airport cutoff
60 minutes before departure; 90 minutes recommended at Addis given security layers.
Bag drop deadline
60 minutes before departure.
Boarding and gate closure
Gates close 20 minutes before departure. Addis Ababa requires a second security screening at the gate on many US-bound flights — allow time.
Doing it in the app
ethiopianairlines.com and the app handle changes, seats and bags.
Ethiopian check-in & boarding — common questions
When does Ethiopian check-in open?
24 hours before departure.
How early do I need to be at the airport for Ethiopian?
Domestic: 45 minutes within Ethiopia. International: 60 minutes before departure; 90 minutes recommended at Addis given security layers. Bags: 60 minutes before departure.
How long before departure does the Ethiopian gate close?
Gates close 20 minutes before departure. Addis Ababa requires a second security screening at the gate on many US-bound flights — allow time.
More Ethiopian help
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