Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Guide (ADD)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located about 8km (5 miles) as the crow flies from the National Museum of Ethiopia, home to the renowned 'Lucy' exhibit – a 3.2 million-year-old partial skeleton of an early hominin.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is one of Africa's primary aviation hubs. The airport, located in the Bole district of Ethiopia's capital, has two terminals. This guide provides an overview of the airport's facilities, transportation access, and nearby accommodation options.
Passengers can walk between the two terminals (International and Domestic). There is no terminal transfer shuttle available.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is easily accessible from the Ring Road, a major thoroughfare linking Addis Ababa and its various neighbourhoods.
Public Transport
Taxi: Two types of taxis are available outside Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. National Tour Operation Taxis have white tops and yellow bodies and are metered. Private taxis have white tops and blue bodies; some are metered, while others offer fixed prices for standard routes.
Ride-hailing: Two ride-hailing apps – RIDE and FERES – operate in Addis Ababa. Both can pick up passengers from the airport.
Shuttle: Many hotels offer shuttle services to and from the airport.
Terminal facilities
Free Wi-Fi is available. A counter selling Ethiopian SIM card is in the Arrival Hall.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport has gift shops and duty-free outlets, allowing passengers to buy popular items like cosmetics and tobacco.
Left luggage: This service isn't available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Lost & found within the airport: Contact the security officers.
Lost & found on an airplane: Contact the airline you flew with.
Airport facilities
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport has a few VIP lounges that offer basic business facilities.
The upscale Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, about 1km from the airport, has 13 meeting halls.
Hotels
The In-Terminal Hotel, as the name suggests, is situated within the transit area of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. It offers hourly rates, allowing weary travellers to rest before their next flight.
Located just 1km (0.5 miles) from the airport terminal, the upscale Ethiopian Skylight Hotel offers accommodation outside the terminal building.
The Sheraton Addis is a prestigious 5-star hotel situated atop a hill with commanding city views. In addition to its rooms and suites, the hotel offers VIP Private Villas for guests seeking heightened privacy and luxury.
The In-Terminal Hotel, managed by the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, is conveniently located within the airport's transit area. Guests can rent any of its 97 rooms for a few hours or a full day. Prices are quoted in USD.
The Ethiopian Skylight Hotel boasts 1,204 luxury rooms and suites, 17 dining venues, various massage facilities, two pools and a fitness centre.
This Hilton hotel, located approximately 20 minutes from the airport by car, offers more than just accommodation. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a mini golf course, geothermal pool, and tennis courts.
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