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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.

The airport located 3 km from the city of Bitburg does not operate scheduled flight services. Visitors traveling to Bitburg usually fly into Frankfurt Airport, which is located close to 3 hours away from the city. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to Bitburg from Frankfurt Airport including train, airport shuttle services, taxi, or rental car.

Train

One of the most convenient and affordable transportation alternatives to get to Bitburg from Frankfurt Airport is by train. Taking the train to Bitburg city center from Frankfurt Airport takes about 3 hours. The train from the airport to the city is very convenient but it can be troublesome if you have excess or heavy luggage. If you have excess or heavy luggage you can take a taxi, airport shuttle service, or rent a car. However, these alternatives are more expensive.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit of Frankfurt Airport, which is one of the largest airports in the world. Taxis are generally reasonably priced and economical to get to Frankfurt city center. However taking a taxi to Bitburg can be quite costly due to the distance between the cities. A taxi from Frankfurt Airport to Bitburg city center takes about 2.5 hours.

However, if you are traveling in a group you can make taking a taxi a more economical option by splitting the fare. You can also try negotiating with the taxi driver to agree on a fixed fee to the city.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another method of transportation you can use to get to Bitburg. There are various rental car companies that have offices at Frankfurt Airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Hertz, AVIS, Alamo, and Europcar. Once you land you can rent your vehicle from one of these offices in minutes and be on your way to Bitburg. To guarantee vehicle availability we recommend booking your rental car in advance by making a reservation online.

Don’t forget to have your driver’s license with you. If you’re a first time visitor to the city we recommend having a GPS device with you to help navigate your way.

Airport Shuttle Services

Shuttle services are among the top transportation alternatives for those traveling in large groups from Frankfurt Airport to Bitburg city center. Shuttle services depart from in front of the terminal and provide transportation to Bitburg city center. These services operate at certain times of the day. The fee for airport shuttle services usually costs a little more than train.

Business travellers in and around Bitburg also tend to prefer traveling by shuttle service. You can get more information about shuttle services and make a reservation by going online. These services offer different vehicle options with the total passenger capacity varying from 1 passenger to 19 passengers. The total fee for these services varies depending on the total number of passengers traveling. Before considering this transportation alternative first determine the number of passengers you are traveling with to get a quote.

Limousine Rental

Another transportation alternative to get to Bitburg from Frankfurt Airport is by renting a limousine. This option provides passengers with an elite experience. Limousines come with a private chauffeur and are among the most expensive transportation alternatives. If you are willing to pay more to enjoy this privileged service then you can contact one of the limousine rental services that are available at the airport or make a reservation in advance online.

Shared Ride

If you are looking for a more economical yet comfortable transportation alternative to get to Bitburg city center then consider shared ride services. Sharing a ride with other passengers allows you to split the fare, so you can enjoy the comfort of door-to-door transportation at a fraction of the price. But to do so you must first find other passengers who are traveling to Bitburg and who are willing to share a ride