Special Meals
Ethiopian Airlines offers one of the widest special meal ranges on this site, covering dietary, religious and medical needs.
Request at least 24 to 48 hours before departure through Manage Your Booking.
Most commonly requested: Vegetarian (VGML), Asian Vegetarian (AVML), Hindu Non-Veg (HNML), Halal (MOML), Kosher (KSML), Gluten Free (GFML), Diabetic (DBML) and Fruit Platter (FPML) meals. Full code definitions live on the Meal Codes guide.
See what every meal code means:
If you don’t request a special meal in advance, standard catering will be loaded instead, special meals can’t be added once you’re at the airport or on board.
FAQs
Can I order a special meal on Ethiopian Airlines?
Yes, Ethiopian Airlines offers a wide range of special meals covering dietary, religious and medical needs. Requests must be made at least 24 to 48 hours before departure through Manage Your Booking.
How do I know my special meal request went through?
Your confirmed meal code will usually appear on your boarding pass or in your booking confirmation, worth checking before you fly rather than assuming it’s loaded.
Does Ethiopian Airlines offer Halal meals?
Yes, Halal (MOML) is available as a standard special meal request, the same as other dietary and religious options.