Quick answer: Yes, Ethiopian Airlines tickets can be split into monthly payments. Ethiopian flies from Dubai to Addis Ababa, the gateway to one of Africa’s largest airline networks. UAE residents can split the fare with Tabby over up to 12 months, with Tamara, or with a 3 to 12 month bank card plan.
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Dubai to Addis Ababa and connects to one of the largest networks in Africa. For many of our African customers it is the easiest way to reach smaller cities with one stop, and we let you pay the fare monthly.
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Splitting an Ethiopian Airlines fare
Ethiopian fares to West and Central Africa can be high, so 6 or 12 months on Tabby or a bank card plan makes them easier to manage. Tamara is available too. See our instalment guide for the full comparison.
If an Ethiopian return from Dubai to Addis Ababa costs AED 2,000, a 6 month plan comes to about AED 335 per month, plus any plan fee shown in the link. A longer trip to Lagos or Accra can be spread over 12 months.
Ethiopian Airlines key facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| UAE airport | Dubai International (DXB) |
| Hub | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) |
| Cabins | Economy and Business (Cloud Nine) |
Ethiopian Airlines baggage allowance
| Economy | Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Checked baggage (most international routes) | 2 bags, up to 23 kg each | 2 bags, up to 32 kg each |
| Cabin baggage | 1 bag, up to 7 kg | 2 bags, up to 7 kg each |
The allowance can differ on some routes and fares, so we confirm the exact allowance on your ticket before you pay. If a bag in Economy weighs more than 23 kg but less than 32 kg, Ethiopian charges an overweight fee, so it is cheaper to repack into two bags. See Ethiopian free baggage allowance.
Ethiopian Airlines baggage rules
- Checked bags: counted in pieces of up to 23 kg in Economy.
- Overweight bags: a bag between 23 and 32 kg in Economy is charged as overweight; no bag can weigh more than 32 kg.
- Connections in Addis Ababa: on one ticket your bags go through to your final airport.
- Extra bags: ask us to add them before you fly.
Pets on Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian is one of the few airlines from the UAE that carries cats and dogs in the cabin.
- In the cabin: cats and dogs only, in a box no larger than 55 x 40 x 20 cm and no heavier than 8 kg including the container. The fee is USD 150 per direction.
- Limited spaces: two pets per Economy cabin and one in Business, so book early.
- In the hold: a pet and cage weighing more than 8 kg and up to 45 kg travels in the hold.
- As cargo: pets over 45 kg including the cage travel as cargo.
- Service dogs: travel free in the cabin with advance notice.
See Ethiopian travelling with pets. Tell us before booking and we request the pet space with the airline.
Names on your Ethiopian ticket
Your name must match your passport exactly. We check every name and passport before we issue, because a wrong name can mean a correction fee or denied boarding on the connection in Addis Ababa.
Lost or delayed baggage on Ethiopian
- Connections: if a bag misses the connection in Addis Ababa, report it at your final airport, not in Addis.
Where our customers fly with Ethiopian Airlines
Our customers fly Ethiopian from Dubai to Addis Ababa, and on through Addis to Lagos, Accra, Entebbe, Nairobi, Kinshasa, Douala, Abidjan, Johannesburg and Toronto. Tell us your route and dates, and we compare Ethiopian with Kenya Airways, Emirates and EgyptAir on the same route.
Questions about flying Ethiopian Airlines
Can I pay for an Ethiopian Airlines ticket to Lagos in 12 months?
Yes, with Tabby or a bank card plan that offers 12 months. The monthly amount and any fee are shown before you pay.
How much baggage does Ethiopian allow from Dubai?
On most international routes Economy includes two bags of up to 23 kg each and one 7 kg cabin bag. Business includes two bags of up to 32 kg each.
Can I take my cat or dog in the cabin on Ethiopian?
Yes. Cats and dogs can travel in the cabin in a box up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm and 8 kg including the container. The fee is USD 150 per direction.
What if my pet weighs more than 8 kg?
A pet and cage from 8 kg up to 45 kg travels in the hold. Above 45 kg it travels as cargo.
What happens if my Economy bag weighs 25 kg?
Bags between 23 and 32 kg are charged an overweight fee, so it is cheaper to repack into two bags within your allowance.
Where does Ethiopian connect from Dubai?
Ethiopian flights from Dubai connect at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to destinations across Africa.
Ready to book? Message us on WhatsApp at +971 52 292 1011, available 24 hours, or call +971 4 220 2133, office open daily 8 AM to 8 PM.
Ethiopian Airlines rules in this guide were checked on ethiopianairlines.com in November 2026. White Sky Travel is a licensed travel agency and is not affiliated with Ethiopian Airlines.
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