Ethiopian Airlines Online Check-In Guide (2026)
Ethiopian Airlines online check-in opens 48 hours and closes 2 hours before departure. You can check in via their website or mobile app using your PNR or ticket number.
Check-In Timing
| Airline | Ethiopian Airlines (ET) |
|---|---|
| Check-In Opens | 48 hours before departure |
| Check-In Closes | 2 hours before departure for online check-in. At the airport: 1 hour before international flights and 45 minutes before domestic flights. (Exceptions: LHR, MAN close 75 mins before; CDG closes 90 mins before). |
| Check-In URL | https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/us/book/check-in/web-check-in |
| Mobile App | Ethiopian Airlines app (iOS, Android) |
| Mobile Boarding Pass | Yes |
| Airport Kiosk | Yes |
Step-by-Step Check-In Guide
1. Go to the ONLINE CHECK-IN section on EthiopianAirlines.com or the mobile app. 2. Enter your name as it appears on your ticket and your Reservation Locator (PNR) or ticket number. 3. Review hazardous materials and enter required travel/passport details. 4. Choose or change your seat and add any extra baggage if needed. 5. Click 'Continue' and download or print your boarding pass.
Documents Needed
Electronic ticket, Reservation Locator (PNR) or ticket number, and passport/visa details for international flights.
Seat Selection
Seat selection and changes are available during the online check-in process. You can also add extra baggage or bid for a Cloud Nine upgrade if eligible.
International Check-In Rules
Passport information and visa-related details must be entered during the online check-in process. Make sure the travel information provided is correct as it may have legal implications.
Group Check-In
Infants and children can be checked in online if they are part of a group/PNR and checked in along with the associated adult.
Troubleshooting
1. 'Unable to check in online' - Ensure your flight is operated by Ethiopian Airlines (not a codeshare) and isn't departing from Bamako, Moscow, or Ndjamena. 2. 'Check-in not available' - Check-in is only open between 48 and 2 hours before departure. 3. 'Special service required' - Passengers needing special services (like unaccompanied minors or stretchers) must check in at the airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does online check-in open?
- Web check-in starts 48 hours before the standard departure time and ends 2 hours before flight departure.
- Which passenger groups are not eligible to use online check-in?
- Unaccompanied minors, passengers requiring a stretcher, pets in hold, and non-revenue passengers. Infants/children can be checked in if part of a group/PNR with an adult.
- Can I check in on a mobile device?
- Yes, you can use the Ethiopian Airlines mobile app to check in, select seats, and receive a digital boarding pass.