Payment Options
Ethiopian offers a wide selection of online payment options for customers to buy their ticket online. Here below are types of payment options which are available to make payment easier for our esteemed customers.
FAQ Find answers to frequently asked questions.
Yes. You can hold your reservation for 24 hours for international and 6 hours for domestic flights and pay later with a credit card on Ethiopian airlines website or on the mobile application. Please note that the booking will be active only for 24 or 6 hours, and it will be canceled afterward.
For security reasons, the holder of the credit card may be contacted by email to verify the credit card used at the airport or at nearby Ethiopian ticket office for in person verification.
Yes, credit card payment is allowed from all Ethiopian destinations.
You can pay with the following credit cards:
- VISA Card
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Diners Club / Discover
- JCB Card
- China Union Pay
- UATP
Once you’re on the payment page, you’ll be required to enter several pieces of information to complete the payment.
- Choose "Credit/Debit Card" as Your Payment Method
There will sometimes be an option to choose the type of credit card you’re using, e.g. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or a store credit card. If your credit card processor isn’t listed in the box, the merchant doesn’t accept that type of credit card. You’ll have to use another type of credit. - Enter Your card details as it Appears on Your Credit/Debit Card
Look at the credit card to verify that you’ve entered your name correctly. Then, enter your credit card information: the credit card number, expiration date, and security code. For Visa, MasterCard, and Discover, the three-digit security code will be printed at the back of the card after the credit/debit card number. The four-digit security code for American Express credit cards is printed on the front-right of the card, directly above the credit card number. - Submit the Payment
Once you've ensured that everything is accurate, select the button to submit your order. If your card is enrolled for 3D Secure authentication you will be redirected to the issuing bank page and requested to enter additional information
For passengers selecting hold reservation and pay latter option the below ticket time table is applicable:-
Departure less than 6 hours, | hold for 4 hours |
| Departure 7-24 hours | hold for 6 hours |
| Departure 25-96 hours | hold for 12 hours |
| Departure 97-240 hours | hold for 24 hours |
| Departure 240-720 hours | hold for 48 hours |
| Departure 720+ hours | hold for 72 hours |
