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"Exchange your currency for Birr in the luggage claim area."(9 Tips)
"free WiFi is that nóthing worked except for Swarm"(17 Tips)
"Comfortable seats, clean toilets, good Food and drinks."(2 Tips)
"internet cafe in Addis Ababa"(2 Tips)
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Pintafontes SenapelidoAugust 16, 2013There are some free-wifi networks that doesn't work. You can try the VIP wifi of Ethiopian Airlines: SSID=cloud9 PASS=ethcloud9
Sam YoonJune 28, 2013National currency Birr is worth less than toilet paper at this airport.Duty free shops refuse to take Birr but insist USD only. Even banks refuse to take Birr to $. Will add 7% fee on CC purchases. .
Paull YoungApril 20, 2013Smart move to change money or use the ATM while you're here. Birrrrrr it's cold in here.
Taz DhearapanyaOctober 2, 2014Spare more time to proceed to the gate. Long queue for security check.
CataSeptember 14, 2017Needs improvement regarding cleansing, it's very busy and signs are not quite helpful. It has free wifi, though.
Terminal 1 is pretty small, but the staff are friendly
Stanislav BirgJuly 15, 2011When making a transfert flight, do not try to go to the duty free, it's a loooong way (behind the fence) :)
One of the worst airport I have traveled through, add to it that Ethiopian is a lousy airline, you’d be unlucky if you get stranded here, happens too often sadly, staff response is irritating.
bruce mareriFebruary 5, 2012visit the duty free shop with Elephant statues on the door..kinda forgot the name LOL
Henrique SalesJanuary 9, 2018Worse airport I’ve been. The restrooms are in containers, the security is very disorganized and slow. No internet, they say they have but it doesn’t work. If you have a chance go to another airport.
Ethiopian Birr is worthless in this airport. The only things I could buy with it was a cup of coffee and bottle of water. The money changer would not even buy back Birr! Ridiculous!
- Norma OjayNovember 28, 2013Just hanging out in the internet cafe in Addis Ababa waiting for my connection...
As usual have to queue and very slow service.. .make sure come to check in very early.. who knows you the one who will miss the flight..
Angelos PappasDecember 7, 2016Terrible service! Forgot to give us all transit docs. Baggage drop-off takes three times more than actual check-in. Gate security check takes up to 2h. Flights delays very common. Horribly organized!
Ghitta BassonJune 1, 2018I'm not sure there's anything good here. For an international airport it is terrible! Very unorganized. No clear directions. EVERYONE to take shoes off through security. Dirty! Wear socks not barefoot- Brian NdiranguSeptember 1, 2011It's usually cold&raining...dress warmly...and yesssss to free wifi!!!
Rahma MahmudJuly 12, 2014Not the friendliest of airports when in transit..the lounges have free wifi though
It is the Ethiopian time... calls for tonnes of patience
Janet TamApril 28, 2014Worst duty free shops ever, but there are many. Make sure you have tissue on you if you need to use the restroom - there are either no toilet seats or no toilet paper!
Meaza MariamAugust 25, 2014Don't expect to exchange your Birrs for any other currency at this airport. Maddening!
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- 5.2
"Good place to unwind if you have lounge access, stocked fridge with drinks, wines, and different kinds of food. The seats are more comfy and you can find several spots to give juice to your gadgets"
Rotimi Olawale 
"Use Cloud 9 wifi network"
Oisin Mac Diarmada- 5.9
"Extremely large, can accommodate large crowds. It has nice food, try the Ethiopian traditional Shiro Wot with Injeera"
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