Victoria writes: My partner and I have just returned from an incredible three weeks in Ethiopia. Since Bradt was our Bible throughout the trip and I benefitted so much from this site in planning it, I thought I’d post on our experience in the hope that it will help others in turn. We arrived in … Continue reading Detailed northern Ethiopia trip report (Dec 2019-Jan 2020)
Addis Advisor writes: GOOD NEWS...a major part of new arrivals area in Term 2 is now open. New baggage carousels numbered 4 5 6 7. operating. Old carousel area under reconstruction//presumably to fit new carousels 1 2 3. BAD NEWS// Met 2 friends today (DEC 24th 2019) on ET701 from London. Took them 2 hours to … Continue reading Bole Airport Updates
AddisAdvisor writes: PRICES of ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES DOMESTIC TICKETS. March 2019 Ethiopian gives substantial discount on domestic flight tickets to five groups of people INCLUDING citizens, registered foreign residents and TOURISTS who fly in (or out) on an Ethiopian Airlines International Ticket. It USED TO BE cheaper to buy your tickets once inside the country, but … Continue reading Domestic flights – all you need to know about discounted prices
AddisAdvisor writes: Two things have changed since you did the research for the 8th edition: It is no longer necessary to register your phone at Bole Airport (p139) The Ethiopian Airlines booking office inside the Radisson Blue Hotel is closed (p140)
Addis Advisor writes: The update below is from three visits to Bole Airport Terminal 2 Arrivals area Oct/Nov 2018 1. IMMIGRATION/VISAS As you arrive in this area from the landing floor above, there may be staff asking to see your passport and directing you into the correct queue. As below… A. To the right, Q … Continue reading Arrival at Bole Airport
Many thanks to AddisAdvisor for a bang up-to-date overview of the options for visitors requiring a tourist visa for Ethiopia: Citizens of Kenya and Djibouti do not need visas, all others do need a visa. There are three ways in which you can get a tourist visa to enter Ethiopia.. 1. VISA on arrival. (referred … Continue reading Overview of tourist visa options
Thanks to AddisAdvisor for the following report on developments at Terminal 2 based on his latest visit there (June 2018): ATMs and BANK COUNTERS. It is usually better to use the ATMs and Forex counters in the baggage collection hall, rather than those next to the Immigration queues. Once you are through Immigration/Visa on … Continue reading Bole International, Terminal 2
