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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.

Transportation between Sola Airport and Stavanger city center is generally provided by budget-friendly buses. As an alternative to the buses offering service between the airport and the city center, there are options such as taxi and car rental, but if you do not plan to travel to outside the center, buses can be preferred. You can also take advantage of luxury transfer vehicles and limousines for a pleasant and comfortable transportation from Sola Airport to the center.

Bus

You can travel from Sola Airport to Stavanger city center by using the Flybussen buses. For the passengers landing at Sola Airport, buses are both comfortable and affordable. The distance between Sola Airport and the city center is approximately 14 kilometers, and it is possible to reach Stavanger city center in about 20 minutes. The one-way price for the buses departing from Sola Airport is around 110 Krona. When you buy your ticket as round trip, you only need to pay 160 Krona. Moreover, discounts are applied for children and elderly passengers.

Taxi

As an alternative to the Flybussen buses, you can also travel to the center by using a taxi. When making your selection, remember that taxis are much more expensive options than buses, and you will have to pay an average of 450 Krona at the end of your transportation. Taxis offer service in front of the airport terminal throughout the day just like buses. If you have difficulty in finding a vehicle, you can get information about the hours of the taxis and buses by visiting the information desk at Sola Airport. You can book your taxi in advance by using online booking platforms such as TaxiTender.

Car Rental

You can travel to Sola Airport by renting a car from one of the car rental companies such as Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, Budget and Enterprise. Do not forget to compare the prices of the car rental companies before renting a car.

Private Shuttle

If you prefer private shuttles for traveling from the airport to Stavanger city center, you can reach the city center in about 20-25 minutes by taking advantage of these vehicles. During holidays such as Christmas and Easter, this period may be a little longer. Private shuttles usually accept a single suitcase, but if you have more suitcases, you can contact shuttle drivers in advance. You can come to Stavanger city center by choosing one of the wider shuttles that can carry groups of several people or one of the smaller vehicles with a capacity of only 3 people.

Limousine

After landing at Sola Airport, you can rent a limousine to come to the center with a much more special and unforgettable travel. With limousines, you can be in the center in a short time. This is among the comfortable transportation options.