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Friedrichshafen Airport

Transportation to Addis Ababa Airport from the City Center

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.

Last Updated: 27 Sep 2017

Transportation to Friedrichshafen City Center from Airport

Friedrichshafen is a wonderful holiday destination for nature lovers. The city is situated on the shore of Lake Constance (the Bodensee), against the breathtaking landscape of the Alps. Friedrichshafen is the city where Ferdinand von Zeppelin established the dirigible factory, so the city is also renowned in the field of aviation. There are many vehicles in the city that make up urban transportation.

There is a dock built on Lake Constance that operates ferry and passenger ships for those who want to go to different parts of Switzerland or Germany by sea. Great importance is placed on bicycle routes in order to provide bicycle access to all parts of the city. The use of bicycles in Friedrichshafen is quite advanced when compared to other European cities. Taxis are also used extensively in order to alleviate some of the city’s traffic, especially during the summer months.

Friedrichshafen is one of Germany’s most important holiday destinations. Therefore the airport is always crowded. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available, which operate with great frequency throughout the day, to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to the city center by bus and taxi. For those who want to escape the busy tempo of certain transportation alternatives, consider renting a car at the airport. Renting a car is a convenient and comfortable way to get to the city center.

Taxi

Friedrichshafen Airport, also known as Bodensee Airport, is located in very close proximity to the city center. You can get to the city center from the airport in about 10 minutes by taxi. Taxis are readily available at the airport 24 hours day. Most taxi drivers speak English, which makes traveling by cab even more convenient.

Bus

There are 5 different bus lines that provide transportation from the airport to the city center. Buses 7586, 7394, 3, 8 and 18 provide transportation to the city center every hour of the day. Buses operate from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm. It takes 15 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by bus.

Rental Car

There are many rental car companies located in the airport terminal building. These companies provide rental car services 24 hours a day. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Europcar, Avis, Hertz and Enterprise.

Last Updated: 04 Jan 2017

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For Addis Ababa-Friedrichshafen flights, you can use Bole Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Friedrichshafen Airport for arrival.

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The flight distance between Addis Ababa-Friedrichshafen is 5100 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 6 hour 20 minutes.

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When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Addis Ababa-Friedrichshafen flights is Monday.

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