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Oxford  Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

7 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

3630 Miles

Transportation to Airport from Addis Ababa City Center

Bole Intl. Airport

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 to Oxford City Center from Airport

Oxford  Airport

There are many different options for those who want to travel from London Oxford Airport to the city center, such as taxis, buses, rental cars and private shuttles. If you want to come to the stations near the airport you can continue with the trains. Thanks to the short-term waiting areas and parking lots located at London Oxford Airport, those who want to travel with a private vehicle can travel to the city center without difficulty. The vehicles that are available to the passengers at the airport usually take them to the center at similar lengths and at similar fares. You are advised to consider the time you are going to spend in the city and the places you will be traveling around the city when deciding which means of transportation to use.

Taxi 

In order to take a taxi provided by Kidlington Cars at the airport, you just need to get to the front of the terminal. The taxis that are serving at London Oxford Airport are one of the best alternatives that you can choose to get to the center thanks to their wide baggage capacity and comfortable cabs. You can call 07766 207 260 or 07788 853 753 if you would like to get information about the taxis and the average fares that you would need to pay in order to reach your destination. The average cost of travelling to the center with a taxi is about 10-15 sterling, as in other means of transportation. On the other hand, you can reach Heathrow Airport direction by paying something between 50-70 sterling.

Private Shuttles

Findlay Chauffeur Service, serving at London Oxford Airport to those passengers who would like to travel to the center by making benefit of the comfortable and fast private shuttles, can be reached at 08456 447 099. You can contact 08701 909 32 for Greys of London and 01865 595 262 for Hilltop Chauffeurs as alternative companies serving with private shuttles. The private shuttles that take their passengers as fast as possible to the city center with their private drivers is also a correct option for those passengers who are willing to comfortably carry their suitcases. You can travel until the city center usually at a fixed fare, and get in contact with private shuttle companies in order to get detailed information about fares to get to the other regions.

Bus and Minibus

Those who are willing to travel to the center from the airport by using buses or minibuses can choose one of the companies serving with different fares and passenger capacities. If you prefer Gray Line for travelling with bus or minibus, you can book by calling 01869 246 461. For Heyfordian, as an alternative in this field, you can call 01869 248 784. You can call 01865 849 330 to be able to use the vehicles of Luxicars Hire. For Charlton Services, another bus and minibus company that you can use at the airport, it is enough for you to call 01865 331 249. On the other hand, Pearce is reachable at 01865 340 560. If you prefer booking online instead of phone, you can book via the websites of these companies or by sending them an e-mail.

Car Rental

Those who are willing to rent a car at the airport, Enterprise Rent-a-Car is serving at the terminal of London Oxford Airport. If you are thinking about booking in advance, you can reach the company at 01865 848 484 and book a car or get information. Budget, another car rental company serving in and around the city center, can be reached at 01865 724 884. In order to reach Green Motion Oxford, on the other hand, you need to call 01865 778 931. You can contact Hertz at 01865 856 555, Spareacre Hire at 01865 881 316, Thames Valley Rentals at 01865 842 852 and Target at 01865 244 477. 

Private Tour Shuttles

If you would like to get to the city center or other desired points with private tour shuttles, you can get detailed information about the vehicles of Absolute Touring, a company serving in this field, by calling 01865 302 964. 

Train 

London Oxford Airport is not directly connected with the train station. However, after a short ride you can reach one of the close stations such as Tackley, Hanborough and Islip and travel to different points of the country with the trains that you can get from these stations. Trains are among the safest and fastest transportation options that you can use in England. You can also transfer to other trains from Oxford City station, which is again not very far away, if you wish. Those passengers willing to get information about the trains can contact UK Rail National Enquiries by calling 08457 48 49 50 and First Great Western by calling 0845 600 5604. It is possible to travel to different destinations from each of the stations. If you would like to travel wherever you like in the country, you can get to Oxford station. Trains are usually operating between 6 am and 10 pm. The schedules of the trains going to different routes might vary.

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