Ethiopia Overflight Permit Regulation and Procedures

If you're an operator of a business jet or a commercial airline with plans to fly over Ethiopia airspace, obtaining a Ethiopia Overflight Permit from the Ethiopia Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is mandatory. As a flight dispatcher, it's important to have a good understanding of the requirements for obtaining this permit, including the fact that the issuing of an overflight permit confirms that there is no political or security objection to your airline, aircraft, or country of origin/destination and that there are no outstanding navigation fees due to the ATC authority.

  1. What are CAA's working hours, including whether they are open on weekends?
  2. Which aircraft documents must be submitted with the overflight request?
  3. Are there any fees charged by the CAA for processing the permit?
  4. What is the official validity period of the overflight permit, as determined by the CAA?
  5. How can the Ethiopia air navigation bill be obtained, either through IATA or a local agent?
In order to obtain an overflight permit for Ethiopia, you will need to contact the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA). The ECAA is responsible for regulating civil aviation activities in Ethiopia, including issuing overflight permits, Generally, you will need to provide details about your flight, including the aircraft type, route, and purpose of the flight. You may also be required to submit a flight plan and other supporting documents, Finally, it's also important to ensure that you comply with all relevant aviation regulations and procedures when flying over Ethiopia, as failure to do so could result in serious penalties or other legal consequences.

Ethiopia Civil Aviation Authority Working Hours :


  • Ethiopia Civil Aviation Authority working hours ( 0400Z ) till ( 1400Z ).
  • Weekend In Ethiopia ( Sunday )

What Details Do I Need To Provide For Obtaining A Ethiopia Overflight Permit :


  • Complete Flight Schedule
  • Entry Point and Exit Point
  • Lead Passenger Details ( Only for Passenger Flight )
  • Consignee and Consigner Details (Only for Cargo Flights)

Is There Any Offical Ethiopia Overflight Permit Processing Fees :


  • According To Ethiopia Civil Aviation
Officially there is "40 USD CAA Processing Fees" applied for issuance of Ethiopia Overflight Permits.

Maximum Validity Duration for Ethiopia Overflight Permit :


  • Ethiopia overflight permit is valid for +72 hours (from their initial requested schedule).

Who Handles the Payment of the Air Navigation Bill for Overflights in Ethiopia :


  • Ethiopia CAA will issue air navigation bills directly to the company that submit overflight permit requests.

Ethiopia Sample Overflight Permits :


The issued overflight permit number must be inserted in Item 18 of your submiting Flight Plan.

  • Sample Permit Format
Ethiopia Overflight Permit : CAA/2300

How Many Flight Information Regions Exist in Ethiopia Airspace :


  • Airspace of Ethiopia is currently having one flight information region (FIR).
  • Ethiopia FIR ICAO Code is " HAAA "

Who Will Issue Ethiopia Overflight Permits :


  • Ethiopia Civil Aviation Authority
  • Postal Address : PO Box 978. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

We Offer Below Ethiopia Overflight and Landing Permits Category :


  • Charter and Private Operator Services
  • Overflight Permits
  • Cargo Flight Overfly Permits
  • Commercial Airlines
  • Monthly Block Permits
  • Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
  • Overfly Country Navigation Settlement
  • Business Jets and Airliners Services
  • Landing Permits
  • Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

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We have direct contacts with worldwide Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) and in some countries in which CAA is only allowed to process permits through local agents, we have a very professional local representative team available to support our valued customers so that we would be able to arrange landing permits on a short term notice period.

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Travel Information :


  • Bahir Dar
The town of Bahir Dar situated between Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa is one of the leading tourist towns in Ethiopia. The town is home to attractions like Lake Tana, Blue Nile River, the oldest monasteries and churches in the world. Bahir Dar is a town often said to be a natural beauty with river views, colorful flowers scattered around the area and wide streets with palm trees. This is one of the most beautiful towns in Ethiopia.
  • Dire Dawa
Dire Dawa town in Ethiopia is beautiful in a very unique and eccentric way. The town is notable for its unique fashion pieces, big stone buildings and is also home to local and crafted vacation rentals suitable for tourists. This is one of the best places to visit in Ethiopia.
  • Axum
Axum which is in the northern part of Ethiopia is a quiet town that offers great views, a fascinating glimpse into Ethiopian history through its Stellae fields, and archeological ruins. The town is also home to the Hill of Gobo Dura, the palace of the queen of Sheba, tombs of kings Kaleb and Gebre Markas, Mausoleum, tomb of brick arches, and the tomb of false door; amongst many others. The town of Axum holds a mystery of ancient humans that is both fascinating to foreigners and keeps the Ethiopian history alive. This is one of the best towns in Ethiopia.
  • Harar
The Islamic town of Harar is enviable with its beautiful life routine. The towns homes a colorful traditional market, provides tourists with the activity of feeding hyenas outside the city wall, and taking part in traditional coffee ceremonies. The town of Harar truly represents the culture and traditional history of Ethiopia.
  • Awasa
Awasa is a beautiful town on the shores of Lake Awasa in the Great Rift Valley. The town is always bubbling with its nightlife consisting of night clubs, bars, and music. The town also offers hotels and vacation rentals. Awasa also homes attractions like the Lake Awasa, Tewj Yan Tol, amongst others. This is one of the best places to stay in Ethiopia.
  • Gondar
The historical town of Gondar, inhabiting the old Imperial Palace is located in Semien Gondar zone of the Amhara Region, north of Tana Lake. The town presents an insight into the history of Jews in Ethiopia and is also home to old stone structures, the Fasilides Bathing Pool, Debre Birhan Selassie church, Ploughshare Women’s Creaft Training Centre where traditional handcrafts can be purchased, Empress Mentewab’s Kuskuam Complex, Fassil Ghebbi, amongst others.
  • Woliso
Woliso town in Oromia Region is a home of intriguing attractions like Woliso hot water springs, and the town also offers activities like boat trips, hiking, wildlife, and horse backs riding that gives tourists access to the beautiful landmarks in the town.
  • Gambela
Gambela in the Anuak zone situated in the confluence of Baro river and Jajjaba is a funfilled town and is home to Ethiopian history with a beauty to behold. The town is notable for its Gambela National Park on the river bank of Baro which houses wildlife like the buffalo, roan antelope, bush buck, Nile lechwe, warthog, the Ethiopian white whiskered vervet monkey, amongst others. This is a good place for tourists and one of the best places to stay in Ethiopia.
  • Jimma
The Jimma town located in south-western Ethiopia, although poor and filled with bad roads, promises beauty with its warm people, cultural attraction and historical sites like the Aba Jifar Palace, amongst others. Jimma is one of the most beautiful towns in Ethiopia.
  • Mek’ele
In the northern Tigary region of Ethiopia is Mek’ele, home to landmarks, attractions, vacation rentals, hotels, restaurants that offer local dishes and activities like Gheratta Rock, World Sun Ethiopian tours, Derg Bombing Monument (home to victims of the Derg bombing in Hawzien), Martyr’s Memorial (for victims of the Derg governemt), Yohannes IV Museum (Italian designed stone palace built for Emperor Yohannes now turned museum), Black Rose Lounge Bar, Agobo Ethiopia tours done on camel backs, Dallol Ethiopia tours, Lake Assale, amongst others, that displays contemporary Ethiopia and journeys into Ethiopian history.

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