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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.

Hannover Airport is an international airport serving the city of Hannover, which is the capital of the German state of Lower Saxony. The airport is located 11 km from the city center, in Langenhagen. You can get to the city center from Hannover Airport using a variety of transportation alternatives but the most preferred option is by train. You can also get to the city center by bus, taxi, and car.

Train

The S-Bahn trains are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. S-Bahn line S5 provides transportation from the airport station, which is located in Terminal C, to the city. Trains on this line run every 30 minutes and take about 20 minutes to get to the city center. A single ticket for this line costs 5 Euros.

Bus

Another way to get to the city from the airport is by bus. The bus stop is located right by Terminal C. Bus route 470 provides convenient transportation to the Langenhagen city center. This bus line runs every 30 minutes.

Taxi

Taxis are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center. Taxis are easily accessible on the arrivals level outside of the terminal exits. A taxi to downtown Hannover from the airport takes about 20 minutes. The total fare costs around 20 Euros.

Rental Car

Since Hannover Airport is conveniently connected to the motorway, renting a car to get to the city center is extremely easy. Hannover is one of the most favorable cities in the world in terms of urban transportation. You can rent a car at Hannover Airport from the car rental center, located on the arrivals level between Terminal A and Terminal B.   

Renting a car is also a great transportation alternative for getting around in the city during your trip. Traffic in the city is next to none. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty, and Sixt.