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10 Things to Know about Bole International Airport before arriving in Addis Ababa
Before Arriving in a country, you have to know about your arrival Airport, So here are 10 things you need to know about the Bole International Airport.
In Addis Ababa, you will experience great food, gorgeous weather, and fascinating culture. People with big bright smiles, hospitality, beautiful clothes will make you feel at home. But Before Arriving in a country, you have to know about your arrival Airport, So here are 10 things you need to know about the Bole International Airport.
1. Bole International Airport is the 12th best Airport in Africa. It is a certified 2-Star Airport by SKYTRAX for Ground Transportation, Security, Facilities, Comfort, Cleanliness, Shopping, Food & beverages, and Staff Service.
2. Bole International Airport is part of Ethiopian Airlines which is the World’s 4th largest airline by the number of countries served. It serves up to 22 million passengers annually.
3. Required documents are Printed copy of Ethiopia eVisa (if applicable), Photocopy of passport, Passport, Must be valid at the time of entry and for a further 6 months from the date of arrival in Ethiopia, Must have 2 blank pages remaining.
4. You will find everything you need to make your journey comfortable and enjoyable
- Several restaurants serving hot food
- Places to buy coffee and snacks
- Currency exchange desk
- Bank
- First aid station
- Duty-free shops selling souvenirs and last-minute essentials etc.
- Information desks
- Wheelchair hire stand
- Free wifi
5. It is just 4 miles (6km) away from the city center. It serves the Capital and surrounding area and is well connected to the rest of the country by Ethiopian Internal Flights, road networks, and public transportation.
6. An Unlimited amount of declared foreign currency can be brought.
7. There are 2 terminals connected by a walkway and free shuttle service:
- Terminal 1 has 4 gates for domestic and regional flights
- Terminal 2 features 7 gates handling International arrivals and departures
8. Lounges in the Airport, Every Lounge have food, wifi, newspapers and magazine
- Terminal 1: Sheba Miles Lounge
- Open from 5 am to midnight
- Premium food offering
- Terminal 2: Cloud Nine Lounge I and II
- Open for 24 hours
- Premium food and beverages, TV, printers
- Terminal 2: Star Alliance Gold Lounge
- Open from first to the departure of the day
- Premium food and snacks, TV
9. You can take a taxi into town. The journey takes around 15 minutes and usually costs between $7 and $10 (250-300 Ethiopian Birr). You can also use the Addis Ababa minibus service. It usually costs $0.10 (3 ETB).
10. Skylight Hotel is just 500m away from the airport. It is built for visitors from the Airport. It has everything you want Different Types of Bedroom with unique designs that you will see the whole city in and Coffee/Tea Maker in every Room, Restaurants (Grand Kitchen, Taichi Chinese Restaurant, Ethiopian Ta’em Cultural Restaurant, Lobby Lounge), Gym, Spa/Massage, and Swimming Pool.
You can also find many hotels near the Airport that are just a few meters away such as Kenenisa Hotel, The Hub Hotel, Jupiter International Hotel and so many more. All Hotels listed here have Airport Transpiration, Breakfast, and Free wifi.
Have a Nice Vacation in the Wonderful Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
