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Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Guide (ADD)

Airport info
Code: ADD
Address:
Bole Road, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Location:

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Bole, 8km (5 miles) southeast of Addis Ababa.

Number of terminals: 2 Dialling code: +251
Telephone:
(011) 665 0400.
Timezone: GMT +3:00

Here you'll find essential information on Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Information: 

A tourist information desk is located in Arrivals.

Driving directions: 

From Addis Ababa city centre, head southeast along Africa Avenue/Bole Road towards Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Taxi: There are no bus services from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to the city centre, so visitors need to arrange a private transfer or catch one of the cream-coloured National Tour Operator taxis.

Shuttle: Ethiopian Airlines operates a shuttle service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport from the centre of Addis Ababa for departing passengers.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

A bank and bureau de change are available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Communication: 

There are public telephones and a post office at the airport.

Food: 

Several restaurants and cafés are available.

Shopping: 

Various shops can be found at the airport, including gift shops and duty-free.

Luggage: 

There are no left-luggage facilities at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Trolleys are available.

Other: 

There is a travel agency and first aid facilities.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There are no conference or business facilities at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, but the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC-AA) (tel: (011) 551 4874; www.uneca.org/uncc) on Menelik II Avenue is a 10-minute drive away. This complex offers extensive meeting and conference facilities. There are two lounges at the airport that available for Ethiopian Airlines passengers only.

Disabled facilities: 

Wheelchairs are available on request. Travellers requiring special assistance should contact their airline prior to departure.

Car parking: 

There is a large car park just outside the terminals.

Car rental: 

Car hire can be arranged through tour operators and travel agencies.

Airport hotels

There are no hotels at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport: most accommodation is located in central Addis Ababa. International chains are represented.

Hilton Addis Ababa

The Hilton Addis Ababa is a short drive from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Among the facilities is a ballroom available for up to 1,200 people, squash and tennis courts, a golf putting green and an airline desk. The hotel also has extensive dining options and business services.

Telephone: (011) 551 8400.
Website:
Sheraton Addis

Sheraton Addis is located within 7km (11miles) of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. The hotel has extensive business facilities, a spa, swimming pools and a children's club.

Telephone: (011) 517 1717.