To and From the Airport

Addis Ababa/Addis Abeba - Bole Intl (ADD):

Location: 7 km/4 Miles SE of the city centre.
Website: Addis Ababa Airport
By Taxi: To the city center ETB 60-80. Prices are higher at night. Takes 15-30 mins.


By Bus:
Public Buses: Minibuses run into the city from the traffic circle on Bole Road, beyond an underpass, just outside the airport parking lot. Cost: ETB 2, takes ~30 mins. For the old town, ask for "Piazza". The minibuses parked in front of the terminal are available for charter only.
Ethiopian Airlines Bus: Ethiopian Airlines is reported to run a free shuttle bus into the city, however more recent reports suggest this no longer runs.
Hotel Buses: Major hotels, such as the Hilton & Sheraton, run shuttle buses for guests.

Rental Cars: NTO Tel +251 1 512 955.
Airport Tax: Arrival Tax: Some visas can be bought on arrival, but only in US dollars cash. Cost: US$ 20. There is a bank in arrivals, and one can use it while waiting for the luggage to come out. Departure Tax: Now included in the ticket price and not payable at the airport.
Airport Tel No: +251 1 180 455.
Updated Feb09 D Stanley

Axum/Aksum (AXU):

Location: Within 2 km/1 Mile of the city.
By Taxi: ~ETB 20/10 mins to the city
Updated Jun04 www


Lalibela (LLI):

Location: 4 km/2 Miles ESE of Lalibella.
By Taxi: ~ETB 50 to town.
Updated Jun04 www






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