Getting There and Travelling Around

International Airports

• Addis Ababa (ADD): 8 km from the city.

• Full list of airports in Ethiopia with associated airport codes >

Internal Transport

Although there are internal flights to over 40 towns, services can be infrequent. The only operative rail line runs between Addis Ababa and Djibouti, via Dire Dawa.

Car hire is available in Addis Ababa, and a good network of all-weather roads exists to most tourist and business centres. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended for other journeys. Drivers should be aware that there are frequent fuel shortages, and driving after dark outside Addis Ababa can be unsafe.

There are taxis available in Addis Ababa and other major towns; fares are not usually metered and should be negotiated before travelling. Blue-and-white mini buses often offer service on a shared basis, making them an inexpensive option. Private and government-run buses operate throughout the country; however, it is unusual for tourists to use this service.