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The airport, which is approximately 6 kilometers of the city center, is located on Bole Road. In the city where public transportation is not very developed, you can use minibuses to reach the airport. Taxi is another transportation alternative that is frequently preferred by visitors. In addition to these, you can get to the airport from the city center by renting a car or by benefitting from the airport shuttle service in case your hotel offers this service.

Minibus

You can reach the airport by getting on a minibus from the minibus stops located in the city center. Minibuses generally carry passengers to the airport from 5:30 am to 09:00 pm. Although it is relatively cheaper compared to taxi, you should remember that drivers may demand higher amounts from tourists. The fare is about 5 Birr. They may also charge extra amount for each baggage.

Hotel Shuttle

Hotel shuttle service is the most comfortable alternative for your travel to the airport. In Addis Ababa city center, there are both small hotels and accommodation centers of chain hotels such as Hilton, Radisson and Sheraton. Some of these hotels offer airport shuttle service. If your hotel offers this service and you want to benefit from this service for your travel to the airport, you should definitely make a reservation in advance.

Taxi

There are two types of taxis that you can get on to reach the airport. Mercedes taxis of the National Tour Operator (NTO) operate under a company and offer service with more comfortable vehicles. With their predetermined tariffs, they create a more reliable image in terms of the fares. You can ask your hotel to call a NTO taxi for you.

There is no taximeter in the taxis operating in Addis Ababa, so it is advised to agree on the fare before getting on. These yellow taxis are approximately 10 times more expensive than blue-white taxis. You can also reach the airport in a short time with a blue-white taxi which you can find in the city center or waiting in front of hotels. The average fare is between 80 and 100 Birr. The owners of these taxis aren’t companies but individuals. Since there is also no taximeter in blue-white taxis and fares are not standardized by a company, they are more flexible in terms of fares and you should definitely bargain.

Car Rental

You can rent a car from one of the car rental companies that you can find in the city center or from the offices of tour operators. You can also get help from your hotel about renting a car.

Since some roads in Addis Ababa have no name, there isn’t sufficient number of traffic signs throughout the city and there is no traffic light on many roundabouts, traffic flow isn’t in order. For this reason, renting a car during your visit may not be a good option. If you want to rent a car only for travelling to the airport from the city center, you should prefer a company which has an office at the airport.

In order to get to the airport with the car you have rented, connect to Bole Road in the city center, drive southeastward and follow the airport signs.

Airport Information

There are 2 terminals at the airport. Terminal 1, which offers service for domestic flights, is located in the old building. Terminal 2 offers service for international passenger transportation in the new building.

At Bole International Airport, there are many restaurants and cafes in addition to stores and a duty-free shop where you can do some shopping before your flight.

At the airport, there is also a lounge for passengers looking for a comfortable environment and a much larger lounge is now being constructed. Although there is no left luggage service at the airport, you can find other standard airport services such as pharmacy, currency exchange office and ATM.

Alesund Vigra Airport is located about 15-20 minute drive from Alesund city center. Passengers who want to travel from the airport to the city center can use alternatives such as taxi, car rental, bus and private vehicle. You can also get to the city center by agreeing with a private shuttle company from the airport. You can find comfortable and fast transportation means at the airport for most of the day and you can meet your eating, shopping and other needs without leaving the terminal.

Airport Bus

From Alesund Airport you can travel to the city center by buses that start operating from early morning. The airport buses pick up their passengers right out of the terminal and deliver them to the center of the city as soon as possible. The bus ride takes approximately 25 minutes. The airport bus is affordable and generally you can get to the center after a quick journey.

Taxi

If you want to travel from the airport to the city center with a more comfortable and speedy vehicle to Alesund, you can take one of the taxis you can see in front of the terminal. Taxis are waiting for their passengers in front of the terminal during the hours when the airport is operating. It is possible to reach the city center in just 15 minutes by taxi. The taxi fare you will pay for this short trip is not much. However, if you have any question marks in this regard, you can talk to the taxi driver in advance and then take the road. You can contact Ring Taxi (+47) 07012 or Alesund Taxi (+47) 70 10 30 00, the companies that serve to passengers between the airport and the city center.

Private Vehicle

The journey from Alesund Airport to the city center takes 15 minutes by private car. After departing from the airport, you can continue your journey to the Alesund city center by following the signs in the city center direction.

Car Rental

Car rental companies such as AVIS, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Budget serve in Alesund Airport. You can easily find a rental car from the offices in the terminal. If you would like to get information by phone, you can contact AVIS (+47) 70 18 34 60, Budget (+47) 70 18 34 60, Hertz (+47) 71 20 14 44, Europcar (+47) 70 18 23 00 and Sixt (+47) 40 00 28 40.