Search Flights from Addis Ababa to Brussels
Approximate Travel Distance | Approximate Flight Duration | Popular Airlines | Popular Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
5,615
Km
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7 hour
| Central Railway Station |
Transportation to Addis Ababa Airport from the City Center
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.
Last Updated: 27 Sep 2017Transportation to Brussels City Center from Airport
Brussels Airport
There are many transportation options you can prefer to reach the city from Brussels Airport, which is 6 kilometers away from the city center.
Among these options are the taxi, train, bus, shuttle service, bicycle, limousine and car rental. You can easily get to the city center by choosing the most convenient option among these transportation alternatives.
Taxi
Taking a taxi is one of the options you can prefer to reach the city center from Brussels Airport. You can take a taxi right outside the main arrival terminal building of the airport and get to the city center very easily. At the airport, you can easily understand the licensed taxis thanks to their blue and yellow emblems and you can also arrange a taxi by phone. You can visit the airport’s website to find out about taxi fares.
Train
Trains are available as one of the economical transportation options you can prefer. You can prefer train option for urban transportation as well as you can make international journeys.
Thanks to the trains you can take on the lower floor of the airport terminal building, you can reach Dordrect in 1 hour 5 minutes, Rotterdam in 1 hour 45 minutes, Hague in 2 hours and Amsterdam in 3 hours. As for urban transportation, it is possible to get to anywhere in Belgium easily by trains that depart every 10 minutes. You can visit the airport’s website to find out about the journey times for each destination.
Thalys high-speed train that departs from Paris at 8:25 a.m. every day during the summer season provides service for transportation to Brussels Airport. Likewise, this train returns from the airport to Paris at 10 a.m. every morning.
Bus
Taking a bus is another option among the economical transportation alternatives. You can get to the bus station on the lowest floor of the airport terminal building by taking the lift. There are three different bus lines in the station. You can take De Lijn buses at the first platform and reach the north region of Brussels as well as you can travel to Roodebeek, Mechelen, Leuven, Vilvoorde, Merchtem, Jette, Expo, Diegem, Haacht and Groenendaal regions. You can get to the European part of Brussels in 30 minutes by taking the advantage of the MIVB/STIB line buses. Thanks to the ANTWERP line, which is another platform, you can travel between Antwerp and the airport.
Shuttle Services
Shuttle services are among the transportation options you can prefer. You can comfortably get to the city center by taking the advantage of the shuttle services provided by many hotels in the city. You can contact your hotel in advance and ask them to arrange a private shuttle service that will pick you up from the ground floor of the terminal building once your plane arrives at the airport to reach the hotel you are going to stay. You can have a look at the airport's website to find a list of the hotels providing shuttle service to the airport.
Bicycle
It is also possible to ride your bicycle through the red-marked bike lanes at the airport, where bike riders are taken into account. There is also a bicycle parking area where you can leave your bicycles in the terminal building.
Limousine
You can also prefer to travel by limousine, which is one of the luxury transportation options. You can go anywhere you want by taking the advantage of the limousines you can rent from the airport. If you want to benefit from this luxury service, you can contact the Direct Way and Modern Car companies, which have offices at the airport.
Rent a car
Finally, car rental is another transportation option for you. You can easily get to the city center by renting a car from the car rental companies at the arrival terminal of the airport. You can rent a car with or without a driver from Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty at the airport.
South Charleroi Airport
By taking advantage of various transportation alternatives, it is possible to get to the city center from South Charleroi Airport, which is the second most important airport in Brussels, the capital city of Belgium. Among these alternatives are taxi, bus, train, shuttle services and car rental option. In addition, you can also prefer to travel by your own car thanks to the parking areas at the airport.
Taxi
You can get to the city center quickly and comfortably thanks to the taxis offered for your convenience right outside the terminal building of the airport. Sympa Taxi, Rapid Taxi, Ideal Taxi, Taxis Carolo, Comfort Taxi and Taxi Europe are among the taxi companies that are at your service 24 hours of a day every day of the week.
Train
One of the economical transport options you can prefer is the trains. You can easily get to the city center by train you can take from South Charleroi Airport. Train is an economical transportation option and you can get to the train station from the second gate of the terminal building.
Bus
Another option for economic transportation is the bus. You can get to the city center in about 20 minutes by bus from the airport terminal building. Taking a bus, which is more economical than taking a taxi will provide you with a comfortable and affordable journey.
Shuttle Services
You can easily get to different points of the city by the shuttle buses departing from South Charleroi Airport. Bus services to Brussels start at 3:30 and are at your service every half an hour, while the buses to Lille and Luxembourg serve at different times depending on the frequency of the flights. The buses to Bruges and Ghent depart 6 times a day from the first gate of the terminal building.
Rent a car
Another means of transportation that you can prefer is to rent a car. You can get to the city center comfortably by the car you can rent with or without a driver from the car rental offices at the airport. Among the car rental companies you can choose from are Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, and Budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For Addis Ababa-Brussels flights, you can use Bole Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Brussels Airport, Central Railway Station, Brussels Midi Railway Station, South Charleroi Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Addis Ababa-Brussels is 5614 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 7 hour .
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Addis Ababa-Brussels flights is Wednesday.
