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The airport, which is approximately 6 kilometers of the city center, is located on Bole Road. In the city where public transportation is not very developed, you can use minibuses to reach the airport. Taxi is another transportation alternative that is frequently preferred by visitors. In addition to these, you can get to the airport from the city center by renting a car or by benefitting from the airport shuttle service in case your hotel offers this service.

Minibus

You can reach the airport by getting on a minibus from the minibus stops located in the city center. Minibuses generally carry passengers to the airport from 5:30 am to 09:00 pm. Although it is relatively cheaper compared to taxi, you should remember that drivers may demand higher amounts from tourists. The fare is about 5 Birr. They may also charge extra amount for each baggage.

Hotel Shuttle

Hotel shuttle service is the most comfortable alternative for your travel to the airport. In Addis Ababa city center, there are both small hotels and accommodation centers of chain hotels such as Hilton, Radisson and Sheraton. Some of these hotels offer airport shuttle service. If your hotel offers this service and you want to benefit from this service for your travel to the airport, you should definitely make a reservation in advance.

Taxi

There are two types of taxis that you can get on to reach the airport. Mercedes taxis of the National Tour Operator (NTO) operate under a company and offer service with more comfortable vehicles. With their predetermined tariffs, they create a more reliable image in terms of the fares. You can ask your hotel to call a NTO taxi for you.

There is no taximeter in the taxis operating in Addis Ababa, so it is advised to agree on the fare before getting on. These yellow taxis are approximately 10 times more expensive than blue-white taxis. You can also reach the airport in a short time with a blue-white taxi which you can find in the city center or waiting in front of hotels. The average fare is between 80 and 100 Birr. The owners of these taxis aren’t companies but individuals. Since there is also no taximeter in blue-white taxis and fares are not standardized by a company, they are more flexible in terms of fares and you should definitely bargain.

Car Rental

You can rent a car from one of the car rental companies that you can find in the city center or from the offices of tour operators. You can also get help from your hotel about renting a car.

Since some roads in Addis Ababa have no name, there isn’t sufficient number of traffic signs throughout the city and there is no traffic light on many roundabouts, traffic flow isn’t in order. For this reason, renting a car during your visit may not be a good option. If you want to rent a car only for travelling to the airport from the city center, you should prefer a company which has an office at the airport.

In order to get to the airport with the car you have rented, connect to Bole Road in the city center, drive southeastward and follow the airport signs.

Airport Information

There are 2 terminals at the airport. Terminal 1, which offers service for domestic flights, is located in the old building. Terminal 2 offers service for international passenger transportation in the new building.

At Bole International Airport, there are many restaurants and cafes in addition to stores and a duty-free shop where you can do some shopping before your flight.

At the airport, there is also a lounge for passengers looking for a comfortable environment and a much larger lounge is now being constructed. Although there is no left luggage service at the airport, you can find other standard airport services such as pharmacy, currency exchange office and ATM.

You can easily reach the city center from Minsk 2 International Airport, which is one of the important airports of Belarus, by taxi, hotel shuttle services, tramway, metro, trolleybus or rental car. With the subway lines opened many years ago, it is very easy to go from the airport to anywhere in the city. Minsk 2 Airport, which has an important place due to its geographical position, is located on Moscow highway, 40 kilometers away from the city. The airport various services such as insurance companies, baggage handling group, a lounge for Business Class passenger services, telephone and fax communication systems, a lounge for VIP passengers, a restaurant, cafes, stores, a hairdresser, car rental offices and parking area. The airport is located on Moscow highway and 40 km away from the city center.

Rent a car

You can reach the city center by renting a car from the car rental offices in the airport building. You can make a reservation in advance to rent a car or you can contact your hotel and ask them to guide you to a car rental agency. Those who don't want to lose time with other transportation options can easily reach the city center from the airport by renting a car.

Bus

The buses save the day for those who want to go from Minsk Airport to the city center. The people in Minsk also frequently prefer the buses that depart every 15-20 minutes. It would be useful to take a look at the bus routes before boarding the bus and tell the driver where you will go. With daily and monthly tickets, you can easily find a bus to reach your destination.

Trolleybus

It is possible to refer the trolleybuses in Minsk as the symbol of the city. Trolleybuses which have been used for many years serve in more than 60 ways. The trolleybuses, which run on electricity, are as important as the subway and other transportation means; however, the trolleybus service may slow down during the power failures. Trolleybus should be among the options you can prefer to reach the city center from the airport.

Tramway

The tramways, which are a less preferred option compared to other transportation options, run on electricity just like the trolleybuses. They may cause traffic congestion during power failures. You can easily reach the city center by tramway lines that you can take from the airport and get off at a station near your hotel.

Hotel Shuttle Services

While booking a hotel, you can tick the airport transfer option among the services provided for you and so you can avoid experiencing any problems during your journey. You can directly get information about this topic from your hotel. If you have a heavy luggage, this transportation option may be one of the best transportation options for you.

Taxi

Taxis right outside the airport can be the most comfortable option to reach the city center. Before taking a taxi, you should tell the driver exactly where you want to go and bargain with the driver in order not to have any problem about the fare later. Considering that there is no traffic problem, you can easily reach your hotel at a price about 30-50$.