Addis Ababa eSIM: what to know before you land
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · ADD · 2-day pick: 2 GB for $22.99
Landing in Addis Ababa
- ADD Bole International
Bole International is inside the city, a short ride from the centre; many travellers pass through it on Ethiopian Airlines connections.
- Install the Ethiopia eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at ADD, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Ethiopia, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1 GB over 2 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Pay · $22.99Short stays in Addis Ababa
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~409 MB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~819 MB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~2 GB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $22.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Ethiopia eSIM connects to Safaricom. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
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Questions about Addis Ababa
Which airports serve Addis Ababa?
Bole International (ADD). Bole International is inside the city, a short ride from the centre; many travellers pass through it on Ethiopian Airlines connections.
How much data do I need for 2 days in Addis Ababa?
About 1 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $22.99.
Can I be online as soon as I land at ADD?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Ethiopia.
Which networks will I use in Addis Ababa?
The Ethiopia eSIM connects to Safaricom. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.