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Getting There by Air
The national airline is Ethiopian Airlines (ET) (website: www.flyethiopian.com), which operates direct flights from London and Washington, DC.
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Addis Ababa is 8 hours; from Washington, DC is 15 hours.
Main Airports
Addis Ababa (ADD) (Bole International) is 8km (5 miles) southeast of the city (journey time – 25 minutes). To/from the aiport: A coach service departs regularly to the city. Taxis are also available. Facilities: Duty-free, car hire, banks, bureaux de change, left luggage, post office, first aid facilities, gift shops, restaurant and bar.
Dire Dawa (DIR) (Aba Tenna D Yilma International Airport) also deals with a few international flights, mostly from small airlines of Arab countries, including Air Djibouti.
Departure Tax
Dire Dawa (DIR) (Aba Tenna D Yilma International Airport) also deals with a few international flights, mostly from small airlines of Arab countries, including Air Djibouti.
US$20. Transit passengers not leaving the airport are exempt.
Getting There by Rail
A rail service between Djibouti and Addis Ababa is run jointly by the two governments.
Getting There by Road
The main route is via Kenya. There is an all-weather road from Moyale on the border via Yabelo, Dila and Yirga to Addis Ababa. The following border points are also open: Dewale/Galafi (from Djibouti) and Humera/Metema (from Sudan). The road linking Nairobi and Addis Ababa forms part of the Trans-East African Highway.