Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Meskel Square (central Addis Ababa), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Anbessa City Bus – Bole Dildiy–Piassa/Arada corridor usually runs every 20-30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

ADDEthiopiaTPL: city-transfer-guide

Bole International Airport

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Drop-off

Meskel Square (central Addis Ababa)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Anbessa City Bus – Bole Dildiy–Piassa/Arada corridor

bus · 20-30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Anbessa City Bus – Bole Dildiy–Piassa/Arada corridor
Headway: 20-30
Backup: Blue/white minibuses – Bole Airport to city centre · 10-20m

Note

City bus from Bole Dildiy stop opposite the airport towards Piassa/Arada near the historic city centre; first departures around 05:00 with a trip of about 20 minutes in light traffic and very limited luggage space.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Blue/white minibuses – Bole Airport to city centre
Mode: bus
Freq: 10-20m
Note: Informal shared minibuses leave from the bus area in front of Terminal 2 towards central corridors such as Bole–Dembel–Olympia and on to the inner city; they are cheap but often crowded and not suitable for large luggage.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Anbessa City Bus – Bole Dildiy–Piassa/Arada corridor
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-30m
Note: City bus from Bole Dildiy stop opposite the airport towards Piassa/Arada near the historic city centre; first departures around 05:00 with a trip of about 20 minutes in light traffic and very limited luggage space.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Meskel Square (central Addis Ababa), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Anbessa City Bus – Bole Dildiy–Piassa/Arada corridor usually runs every 20-30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.