The distance between Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport and city center is only 5 kilometers. It is possible to reach the airport from the city center in a short time. You can be at the airport in about 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions by getting on a taxi or renting a car in the city center. Travelling to the airport by taxi costs about 1800-2000 Djibouti Franc. From 09:00 pm to 06:00 am, the taxi fares increase by at least 50%. On the other hands, some hotels in the city offer airport shuttle service for their guests. Some hotels offer this service for free. You can get in contact with your hotel in advance and learn whether they offer this service. Don’t forget that some hotels may demand an additional amount for this service.

Airport Information

Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, which is located 5 km south of the city center, is an airport used for both military and civil flights. At the airport, there are certain services like bank, foreign exchange office, café and duty-free shop.

It is quite easy to reach the city center from LA/Ontario International Airport. You can get on the bus for an affordable journey. If you prefer a more comfortable and fast means of transportation, you can choose from taxi, minivan and shuttle services. Please keep in mind that many hotels in Ontario provide shuttle services at the airport. In addition to these transfer alternatives, you can also rent a car at the airport.

Taxi

Once you pick up your luggage, you will see the taxi stops at the exit of the baggage claim area. A taximeter is available in all taxis. If you are traveling as a crowded group that cannot fit into a single taxi, you can also take advantage of door-to-door minivan services in the same area.

Rent a car

For the passengers who want to rent a car, airport shuttles depart regularly in front of the passenger terminal building to the car rental center (ConRAC) where there are offices of 10 different car rental companies. Once you rent a car, you can reach the city center in less than 10 minutes by driving through E Holt Boulevard.

Bus

After getting on bus number 61 departing from the bus stops in front of the terminal building, you should transfer to bus 80 on Holt. You can reach the city center in half an hour in total.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels and motels in the city offer airport shuttle services. If your hotel provides a shuttle service and if you would like to take advantage of this service, you are recommended to make a reservation at least 72 hours in advance.

Shuttle Service

Airport shuttle services depart from 3 different points of the airport. You can take the shuttle services departing every 5 to 20 minutes from the 5th floor of the airport car park, from the car rental center or in front of the passenger terminal depending on the crowdedness. All shuttles are wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Charter Bus / Minivan / Limousine

The passengers traveling as a crowded group and don't want to compromise on their comfort can enjoy comfortable transfer between the airport and the city center taking this exclusive service. Please keep in mind that you need to make a reservation in advance to take advantage of this service.