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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.

Emden Airport, which is located in close proximity to the city of Emden, near the northeast coast of Germany, operates regional flights to Borkum, another city in the country. Passengers who want to travel to other cities in the country or around the world use Bremen Airport, which is one of the closest international airports to Emden. Bremen Airport is located 135 km from Emden city center.

Transportation to Emden City Center from Bremen Airport

There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to passengers who land at Bremen Airport and who plan on traveling to Emden. Passengers can take a bus from Bremen Airport to the central train station in Bremen. From there passengers can transfer to a train to Emden. Although trains are not the fastest transportation alternative they are quite affordable. Passengers that arrive to the airport late at night or early in the morning can take a taxi. Taxis are readily available in front of Bremen Airport 24 hours a day.

Bremen Airport also offers a myriad of options for those who want to rent a car. Once you land at Bremen Airport you can rent a car that meets your exact specifications and enjoy a pleasant drive to Emden. If you don’t want to travel by taxi, rental car, or train, then you can get information at the airport and make a reservation for private passenger services and transfer vehicles.

Taxi

Taxis are one of the most convenient alternatives to get to Emden from Bremen Airport because they provide direct transportation to the city center. Taxis provide door-to-door service and are immediately available at the airport. You can also make a reservation in advance to save even more time. This is particularly convenient if you need a larger vehicle to accommodate the number of passengers you are traveling with or if you have excess luggage.

A taxi from Bremen Airport to Emden takes between 1.5 hours and 2 hours, depending on the traffic conditions. Due to the distance between cities the taxi fare is quite high, ranging between 150 and 180 euros. If you prefer to travel by taxi from Bremen Airport to Emden, we recommend finding out what the latest average fare is ahead of time.

Bus

There is no bus service that provides transportation directly from Bremen Airport to Emden. However, there are buses that depart from in front of the airport at various times of the day that head to Bremen city center. The airport buses provide transportation to the central train station, from where you can transfer to a train to Emden. The train to Emden is a very affordable transportation alternative. Another option is to transfer buses at the city center. You can get on a bus from Bremen city center and enjoy a pleasant ride to Emden. However, the bus from Bremen city center to Emden takes longer than the train and other transportation alternatives. Buses are not a commonly preferred alternative, especially when compared to the train, since they take longer.

Train

It is very easy to get to the central train station in Bremen from the airport. Airport buses provide convenient transportation to the station. It takes 20 minutes to get to the station from Bremen Airport. From here you can transfer to a train to Emden. It takes about an hour and 40 minutes to get to Emden from Bremen city center by train. If you take into account the 20 minutes it takes to get to the train station from the airport, and add in some waiting time, it takes an average of 2.5 hours to get from Bremen Airport to Emden.

Rental Car

There are many international rental car companies located at Bremen Airport. You can easily rent a car at the airport once you land or make a reservation in advance online. Thanks to Germany’s wide roads, driving in the country is extremely convenient and enjoyable. To get to Emden head northwest once you exit Bremen Airport. It takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to get to Emden by car.

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services from Bremen Airport are generally used to get to Bremen city center. However if you want to use shuttle services to get to Emden you can do so by making a reservation in advance.

Limousine Rental

There are many limousine rental companies at Bremen Airport and Bremen city center. However, limousine rentals are not the most common transportation alternative. Nevertheless, if you want to travel to Emden from Bremen Airport in a comfortable vehicle than renting a limousine is a viable option. If you are willing to pay more than you can enjoy this elite service that provides door-to-door transportation. If you choose this transportation alternative we recommend making a reservation in advance so that your vehicle, and chauffeur, will be waiting for you once you land.