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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.

Paderborn, a city connected to the administrative region of Detmold in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, is one of the most important trade and tourism centers of the country. Public transportation in the city of Paderborn is interconnected and all the transport networks are linked to the German Railways.

Paderborn Lippstadt International Airport in particular is connected to many main roads. The city of Paderborn has extensive networks that connect it with other cities in Germany.

Buses and trains are the most common means of public transportation in the city. These public transportation alternatives are quite affordable and therefore preferred by tourists visiting the city and locals. The highways and inner city roads in Paderborn are very well maintained and expansive.

Some of the buses in the city use the main highway roads while others use intra-city transport networks. The trains are a great option for passengers who want to take a day-trip to other cities nearby. The roads linking the train station and the airport are easily accessible; therefore transportation by bus or car is very convenient as well.

Rental car services are another popular transportation alternative in addition to buses and trains. Many tourists who visit the city prefer to rent a car because of the affordable gasoline prices and easy-to-navigate roads.

Bus

The main route for bus lines S60 and 460 are between the Paderborn railway station and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport. Night Express bus NE16 operates on Friday and Saturday nights and nights before public holidays. NE16 is a one-way service, providing transportation from the central bus station (Königsplatz) and train station to the airport. Bus lines S60 and 460 operate from 8:30 am to 6 pm on weekdays and from 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. For more detailed information on bus routes and times please call 05251/2930400.

Train

The easiest way to get to Paderborn is to transfer at the Paderborn train station. The Intercity (IC) and InterCityExpress (ICE) trains are directly connected to Paderborn city center. The main station Hauptbahnhof (HBF) has another local rail network linked to Paderborn. You can easily travel to Bielefeld, Altenbeken, Hanover, Detmold, Warburg, Kassel, Soest, Hamm and Münster from this station.

Taxi

There are numerous taxis readily available at the terminal exit at Paderborn Lippstadt Airport. If you want to make a reservation before your flight to Paderborn, you can contact one of the following taxi companies: Taxi Portobella/Jonda Taxi, Taxi Seibel, Taxi 2122, BP-Taxi, Taxi Kunka, Hermesmeyer, and Taxi Kness. Taxis at the airport operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It costs around 40-50 euros to get to the city from the airport. It takes about 16 minutes to get to Paderborn from the airport, but that time can vary depending on the traffic conditions.

Rental Car

There are a total of 3 rental car companies located in the multi-storey car park at Paderborn Lippstadt Airport; Avis (02955-748023), Europcar (02955-421) and Sixt Rent a Car (02955-77417). You can rent your vehicle at a more advantageous price if you make a reservation online before arriving in Paderborn. Or you can check the availability at one of these companies when you arrive at the airport. The airport is located near the town of Büren. It takes about 16 minutes to get to Paderborn city center from the airport.