Search Flights from Toulouse to Addis Ababa

You can take advantage of the two different public transport alternatives to get to the airport which is in 10 kilometers distance, as well as of more private vehicles such as taxi or hotel shuttles. It takes about 20 minutes to the airport on a day with normal flow of traffic with private vehicles. If you prefer to reach the airport by public transport from the city center, you can choose the bus or tram. Your journey by tram will take about 30 minutes. The buses arrive at the airport in about 50 minutes.

Bus

You can buy bus tickets from tram and metro stations as well as from the driver when you get on the bus.

You can easily reach the airport from the city center after a journey of about 50 minutes by bus number 66. The bus leaves its passengers in front of the B3 door of the airport.

Tram

You can reach the airport from the city center via the T2 tram line, which offers an express transport service. You can easily get your ticket by credit card at the machine on the station. You can reach the airport in about half an hour using this line. As it saves almost half the time compared to buses, the tram is a more popular alternative for those who prefer public transport. Another advantage is that the T2 tramway line leaves every 15 minutes.

Hotel Shuttles

Hotel shuttles are one of the most preferred transportation methods of the visitors, especially those with heavy luggage. If you do not travel alone, the fare would be more affordable for you; so you can enjoy being picked up from your hotel door and taken to the airport door with this transportation vehicle. Many accommodation companies in Toulouse provide this service and you can book in advance if you wish to use this service.

Airport Shuttles

Airport shuttles have departure points in the city center and allow you to reach the airport in an average of 20 minutes for a ticket price of 8 euros. If you plan to use shuttle service from the city center to reach the airport, you should definitely know where they are departing from. Shuttles serve every day of the year except for May Day. They operate between 05:00 and 21:20.

Taxi

Although taxis are not very common in the city center, they can be preferred for transportation to the airport due to its proximity to the city center. If you wish you can arrange with a taxi stop at the city center, or ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. The cost of getting to the airport by taxi from the city center is about 30 euros. There is also a small price difference for your baggage. If you do not have your baggage, it is useful to get the hotel shuttle fare before you make a final decision.

Car Rental

If you need a comfortable and private car to get to the airport, you can evaluate the car rental alternative. You can find offices of many companies in the city center. Your hotel can also help you to provide contact information. It takes 20 minutes to reach the airport from the city center with a private car on average when there is no heavy traffic. If you are going to go the airport with your rental car, connect to the A621 motorway on the Avenue d'Elche road and take the airport exit.

Airport Information

Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport is 10 kilometers from the city center. Known hotel chain facilities exist around the airport. There are many good quality alternatives for transportation. You can easily get a lot of practical information about airport and flights by downloading the mobile application of the city center to your phone. Free internet service is available at the airport.

The Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport serves passengers with a nice lounge, numerous cafes and restaurants, dozens of shops offering different alternatives and a duty free shopping area. For those who travel with a small child, there are children's recreation areas enriched with special workshops.

Addis Ababa, which is connected to Kenya, Somalia and Sudan by highways, connected to Djibouti, one of the important trade centers of Africa, by railways and has an international airport, is both a transfer point and an important trade center for the country. In the country where animal husbandry and agriculture are widespread and light industry is developed, the most important product of the city is coffee. The city is also an important education center thanks to the universities and colleges it hosts.

In the city, there are many coffee shops where you can drink and buy coffee. In Addis Ababa, urban transportation is provided with buses, minibuses and taxis. Public transportation isn’t very developed. Ticket prices of these means are affordable. However, bus routes don’t operate at regular intervals and there may sometimes be delays.

Blue - white colored minibuses that you can use as an alternative to buses are faster than buses and carry passengers with more affordable fares. The fare is about 1.5 Birr, which is less than 50 cents, depending on your destination. Minibuses that start operating at early hours in the morning generally offer service until 09:00 pm. You can also get on a taxi for your transportation in the city. It is not always easy to find a taxi here. You can find a taxi more easily in central parts of the city and in front of big hotels.

The vehicles used as taxi are generally old model automobiles. Despite of this, it can be said that taxis are the most comfortable means of transportation in Addis Ababa. However, before getting on a taxi you should agree on the fare and definitely bargain with the driver. If you are thinking of renting a car and having a comfortable means of transportation during your visit, you should be careful about the traffic. You should remember that there are no traffic lights on many roads and roundabouts and this situation negatively affects traffic flow. In addition, you can have trouble in buying gas. There can be long queues at gasoline stations. On the other hand, there is no problem about parking in the city and average parking fee is 0.50 Birr. Although there is a railway system in the city, trains are not a part of urban transportation.

Bole International Airport is located 6 km south of the city center on Bole Road. To get to the city center from the airport you can use minibuses as the means of public transportation or you can also choose to take a taxi. Renting a car is another alternative for your travel to the city center although it is generally not recommended due to traffic problems. If you are going to stay at a hotel, airport shuttle services offered by some hotel are one of the most comfortable and reliable transportation options.

Minibus

If you are thinking of getting to the city center by using a means of public transportation, you can get on the minibuses departing from Bole Dild minibus stops located in front of the overpass found right across the terminal exit. Minibuses offer service from 06:00 am to 08:00 pm.

The fares are cheaper than taxis and vary according to your destination. The fares are 5 Birr on average. You should remember that tourists may be charged higher amounts. You can learn the amount you need to pay by talking to other passengers before getting on any minibus. You need to pay an additional amount for your baggage.

Hotel Shuttle

In addition to small hotels, accommodation centers of certain chain hotels like Radisson, Hilton and Sheraton are also located in the city center. Some hotels offer airport shuttle service. If you don’t prefer public transportation and don’t want to bargain with taxi drivers about the fare, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle service which will pick you up in front of the baggage claim area and leave you just in front of your hotel. To benefit from this service, you should contact your hotel in advance and agree on the price, make a reservation and give the necessary information such as the number of passengers and baggage.

Taxi

There are two types of taxis that you can get on to reach the city center from the airport. At airport taxi stand, 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 and offer private services. You can ask your hotel to call a NTO taxi for you or get in contact with the taxi desk located in the arriving passenger terminal. Tariffs are offered according to your destination. There is no taximeter in these taxis, so it is advised to agree on the fare before getting on. These taxis are approximately 10 times more expensive than blue-white taxis. You can also reach the city center in a short time with a blue-white taxi which you can get on at the exit of the airport. The average fare is between 80 and 100 Birr.

These taxis are managed by individuals. These taxis, which are larger than a standard automobile, operate just like a small bus. They have a standard route, pick up passengers from certain points and drop them off at certain points. There is no taximeter in blue-white taxis and the fares of the stops are predetermined. In addition, you shouldn’t forget that you may need to bargain on the fare.

Car Rental

You can rent a car from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. Since some roads 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. In order to reach the city center with the car you have rented, you should drive northwestward after leaving the airport. The road is about 6 kilometers.