Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Addis Ababa Airport Transfer Guide
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is about 6 km from central Addis Ababa. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is about 6 km from central Addis Ababa. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 6 km
- Cheapest way in
- Ride app
- Fastest
- Ride/Feres — 15-20 min
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Where can your driver take you from ADD?
Transfers you can pre-book from Addis Ababa airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
ADD → Addis Ababa centreAirport to the city centre
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Airport taxi
BookOther ways from ADD into Addis Ababa
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ride / Feres / ZayRide apps | 15-30 min | App-based · fixed price |
| Airport taxi (fixed rate) | 15-30 min | Direct + English-speaking driver |
| Anbessa Bus (local) | 30-45 min | Cheapest |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Addis Ababa airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in Addis Ababa
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Addis Ababa.
From landing to the door
How your Addis Ababa pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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Data when you land
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How far is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport from central Addis Ababa?+
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is about 6 km from central Addis Ababa. Fastest way in: Ride/Feres — 15-20 min.
What is the cheapest way from ADD into Addis Ababa?+
Ride app. Our Addis Ababa airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from ADD?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Addis Ababa: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
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Arriving in Addis Ababa
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