The distance between Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport and city center is only 5 kilometers. It is possible to reach the airport from the city center in a short time. You can be at the airport in about 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions by getting on a taxi or renting a car in the city center. Travelling to the airport by taxi costs about 1800-2000 Djibouti Franc. From 09:00 pm to 06:00 am, the taxi fares increase by at least 50%. On the other hands, some hotels in the city offer airport shuttle service for their guests. Some hotels offer this service for free. You can get in contact with your hotel in advance and learn whether they offer this service. Don’t forget that some hotels may demand an additional amount for this service.

Airport Information

Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, which is located 5 km south of the city center, is an airport used for both military and civil flights. At the airport, there are certain services like bank, foreign exchange office, café and duty-free shop.

Al-Aqiq Airport is located about 30 kilometers east of the city center. Transportation to the city center is provided by taxi or car rental services from the airport, which has welcome many domestic and foreign visitors for many years. Inside the airport are car parking areas, car rental offices, a restaurant and a shopping center.

Rent a car

You can reach the city center from the airport by renting a car without loss of time. You can easily rent a car visiting the car rental offices at the airport or make a reservation before your flight.

Hotel Transfer Services

Since there are not many transportation alternatives in the city center of Al-Aqiq, the hotels provide transfer services as a comfortable option for their guests. Many hotel services pick you up from the airport to your hotel. In order to benefit from this option, you should contact your hotel and make a reservation in advance. There are many hotels providing transfer service between the hotel and the airport in the city center.

Taxi

You can reach the city center by taking a taxi at the exit of Al-Aqiq Airport. Since public transportation is less preferred in the city center, visitors prefer taking a taxi to reach the city center from the airport. Before you get in the taxi, describing the location of the hotel clearly and negotiating with the driver about taxi fare could prevent potential misunderstandings and problems.