Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

Airport Lounges

Lounge access options at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport — Priority Pass, airline lounges and day passes.

Lounges at ADD

ADD's lounges split by terminal and by network: Terminal 1 has Ethiopian Airlines' own ShebaMiles lounges (elite/business-class only, no Priority Pass), while Terminal 2 has the Plaza Premium Lounge — the airport's only Priority Pass option — alongside Ethiopian's higher-tier Cloud Nine and Sheba Platinum lounges.

Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 2, 24 hours) — the only Priority Pass lounge at ADD (2-hour cap), six reservable shower rooms
Cloud Nine Lounge (Terminal 2) — traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, extensive buffets and massage chairs, but Ethiopian elite/business-class only, not Priority Pass
ShebaMiles Silver Lounge (Terminal 1) — accommodates up to 200 guests with a kids' corner, also not Priority Pass
Priority Pass accepted at ADD
Insider tip

Make sure you're in Terminal 2 — Priority Pass only works at the Plaza Premium Lounge there, and Ethiopian Airlines' own lounges (however tempting the coffee ceremony sounds) require elite status or a business-class ticket, with no day-pass option.

Lounge availability, access policies and amenities at ADD change regularly. Verify with the lounge operator or your card/membership provider before travel.

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Lounge Tips for Addis Ababa

Arrive at the lounge at least 90 minutes before departure — most lounges get crowded in the final hour before peak departures.
Lounge WiFi is usually much faster and more reliable than the general terminal network — ideal for last-minute work.
Check your travel credit card benefits before buying a Priority Pass — many premium cards include complimentary lounge access.
Alliance status matters: Star Alliance Gold, oneworld Emerald/Sapphire and SkyTeam Elite Plus members can typically access partner lounges even when flying Economy.
Some lounges at ADD may be airside only — confirm whether your lounge is accessible before or after security.
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