Addis Ababa Transportation

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Modern Airport
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Welcome to Ethiopia!

I flew into Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airways from Lagos, Nigeria. The plane was in perfect shape. There was just a minor incident with a passenger lady – I felt like Adam Sandler in the movie "Anger Management".

Anyway, the airport is modern and clean and there are no real cues. There is even an Internet Café which costs about US$1 per 10 minutes or so. I was very impressed! And by the way, I advise you to take a hotel shuttle bus to the hotel. It worked perfectly fine for me.

Written Jul 26, 2005

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Bus in Addis Ababa
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The buses in addis Ababa are not for foreigners. You don't understand where they are going since the front boards are written in ethiopian letters, or with only a number.

Updated Jun 9, 2010

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BOLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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VISA ON ARRIVAL IS AVAILABLE AT BOLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT !

Just to make sure, check your nationality on the Project Visa website:

PROJECT VISA

Updated Mar 29, 2007

Phone: +251 (0)1 180454

Website: http://www.azworldairports.com/cfm/frame.cfm?src=http://www.azworldairports.com/airports/p1540add.htm

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SEATING ETIQUETTE - SHARED TAXIS
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WRITTING THIS NOW...

Updated Mar 21, 2007

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THE CONDUCTOR - SHARED TAXIS
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a GOOD STORY, WRITTING IT NOW!

Updated Mar 21, 2007

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SHARED TAXIS - THE BEST WAY TO GET AROUND !
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Work in progress!

Updated Mar 21, 2007

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Addis Ababa Intl. Airport
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The Modern Bole Intl Apt, Addis Ababa
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Hotel Shuttle
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On my way to the airport

I ordered a hotel shuttle at the airport and was positively surprised by the road system. Traffic flows freely and organized. The roads are well maintained.

Written Jul 26, 2005

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Getting around
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