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A variety of activities are offered in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. There are various activities to be enjoyed at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
The airport in Addis Ababa, Bole International, does not have a large food court, but there are good food options for travellers.
There are vegetarian menus,s and one of the most visited Ethiopian and international restaurants at the airport is Cravings Restaurant & Bar. It is a popular food among tourists who like to go through 3 square meals before heading to the airport.
Ideal for shorter flights, London Café & Satellite Restaurant offers sandwiches or burgers, quick bites and coffee alongside pastries.
If you're a fan of foreign restaurants looking to try their burgers or pizzas, then you are in for Burger King and Pizza Hut. They are a convenient spot to have lunch before taking off to go on the road and a convenient place to get a quick bite before flying.
The freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee and the artisanal coffee, which are sold as souvenirs at Harro Coffee, are must-try items for all coffee lovers.
It is mainly duty-free shopping and authentic Ethiopian souvenirs at Addis Ababa Airport which are Ethiopian.
Duty-free shops include Alfarag Duty Free, Flemingo Duty Free and Sheba Duty Free that have perfumery, cosmetics, chocolates, spirits and travel accessories as well as electronics.
Ethiopian souvenirs, leather souvenirs and Ethiopian coffee souvenirs such as Ethiopia Tourist Trading Enterprise, The Real Leather Shop, Genet Solomon Souvenir Shop, Harro Coffee are sold in Ethiopia souvenirs shops. These shops sell last-minute souvenirs to be bought before an international flight.
In Terminal 2, there are a number of luxury lounges, which are suitable for people who wish to use them for a bit of relaxation.
A buffet meal and premium drinks will be offered to Business Class passengers; Wi-Fi and shower/prayer rooms are available, and the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony will be served at Sheba Cloud Nine Lounge.
Sheba Platinum & Star Gold Lounge is for frequent travellers, and ShebaMiles members will be able to enjoy additional space for children, additional relaxation areas and refreshments in ShebaMiles Silver Lounge.
Lounge packages feature luxurious furnishings, meals and drinks, Internet and business services, and this has a more relaxed ambiance of the Plaza Premium Lounge.
The world-famous Ethiopian coffee culture is one of the best attractions to visit when travelling around Addis Ababa. For those who are planning to travel from outside of Ethiopia, the traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony can be experienced during their stay in the coffee lounges of several of the airport's rooms, giving them an opportunity to taste Ethiopian culture before leaving.
The airport also has complimentary Wi-Fi, banking and currency exchange counters, gift shops and convenient waiting areas and ATMs to make long layovers easier.
Make all transfers, have a cup of coffee in the Harro Coffee or London Café, shop duty-free and relax by your departure gate.
Enjoy the lounge facilities, eat at Cravings Restaurant & Bar and shop for Ethiopian souvenirs and coffee before travelling to your next flight.
Visitors with a visa and time can visit Addis Ababa city. Otherwise, relax in one of the airport lounges, enjoy some true Ethiopian food, get some souvenirs and enjoy the traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony.
Ethiopian goods such as coffee, leather, handicrafts, perfume, cosmetics, confectionery or any type of travel product can be bought from duty-free shopping centres such as Ethiopian Alfarag Duty Free, Flemingo Duty Free and Sheba Duty Free.
Cravings Restaurant & Bar, London Café & Satellite Restaurant, Burger King and Pizza Hut provide full meals or snacks, with freshly brewed Ethiopian Coffee.
Premium travellers have access to membership of Sheba Cloud Nine Lounge, Sheba Platinum & Star Gold Lounge, ShebaMiles Silver Lounge and the Plaza Premium Lounge (if eligible).
It's easy to reach the city centre of Addis Ababa from the airport as taxis, hotel transfers or private hire cars are available.
The airport has various facilities such as free Wi-Fi ("ADD Free WiFi"), ATMs, currency exchange, banks, tourist information, first aid, restaurants, cafés, duty-free and gift shops, accessibility assistance, and car parking throughout the airport.