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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.

In Doha, the capital of Qatar which is one of the wealthiest countries on the Arabian Peninsula, Doha Airport, which is 4 kilometers of the city center and one of the major airports in the city, is located.

Doha Airport, which offers international services, is able to carry visitors to the city from all corners of the world with its domestic and international flights. With a great number of services available at the airport, the passengers have the opportunity to have a good time while waiting for their flights, along with convenient transportation options to and from Doha Airport.

Taxi

You can get to the city center in a very short time by getting on the Pavilion taxis found in the Doha Airport. You can travel comfortably, reliably and quickly wherever you want with a taxi. You can make the payment in cash. You can find the taxis in front of the terminal building in the airport every day of the week and 24 hours a day.

Bus

You can easily get to the city center with the buses that you can get on from the Bus Pavilion located in front of the Doha Airport terminal building. As an economical and comfortable transportation option, the buses can easily take you to many parts of the city. There are two different bus routes that you can take on Bus Pavilion. Don’t forget to learn which one to take according to your destination.

Limousine Rental

You may want to opt for limousines that will provide you with a pleasant and comfortable travel to Doha and every region of Qatar. Thanks to the limousines that you can rent from Mowasalat Limousine located in the Arrivals lounge at the airport, you can have a very comfortable travel to your destination.

Car Rental

You can get to the city center by renting a car from one of the car rental companies located at Doha airport. You can rent a standard car or a luxury car and you can have an enjoyable travel. You can also rent a car with a driver. You have the possibility to make the payment in cash and renting your car online in advance.