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Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Addis Ababa — Transport Guide 2026

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) is 6 km east of central Addis Ababa — very close. Taxis + Ride/Feres apps standard. Cash economy — bring USD initially.

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Last updated: 2026-07

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Addis Ababa Bole International Airport authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
Ride app (~$3)
Fastest
Ride/Feres — 15-20 min

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Ride / Feres / ZayRide apps

ride share · Best for: App-based · fixed price
Cost
ETB 400-800 (~$3-6)
Time
15-30 min
Frequency
On-demand

Airport taxi (fixed rate)

taxi · Best for: Direct + English-speaking driver
Cost
USD 20-30 (foreigner rate)
Time
15-30 min
Frequency
On-demand
Taxi rate boards inflated for foreigners — Ride app is much cheaper.

Anbessa Bus (local)

bus · Best for: Cheapest
Cost
ETB 5 (~$0.05)
Time
30-45 min
Frequency
Every 20 min
Not luggage-friendly.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Addis Ababa (ADD)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport from Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is 6 km from Addis Ababa city centre.
What is the cheapest way from ADD to Addis Ababa?
Ride app (~$3)
What is the fastest way from ADD to Addis Ababa?
Ride/Feres — 15-20 min