Back to Directory
ADD

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Where to start
Ride App / Taxi

Africa's busiest airport and major hub for Ethiopian Airlines. Uber is not available. The local Ride app and metered taxis are the main options. The airport is about 5 km from the city centre.

Ride Options

Ride App

local app

Most reliable and transparent pricing

AvailabilityAvailable — Ethiopia's dominant ride-hailing app
Pickup NoteBook in the Ride app and meet your driver outside arrivals.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
Visit Website

Metered Taxi

taxi

Immediate departure without an app

AvailabilityAvailable at the terminal
Pickup NoteOfficial taxis outside arrivals. Ensure the meter is running.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
Visit Website

Feres

local app

Local ride-hailing app — alternative to Ride app

AvailabilityAvailable in Addis Ababa
Pickup NoteBook via the Feres app for a reliable ride. One of the main ride-hailing services in Ethiopia alongside Ride.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
Visit Website

ZayRide

local app

Local ride-hailing alternative in Addis Ababa

AvailabilityAvailable in Addis Ababa
Pickup NoteBook via the ZayRide app. Available across Addis Ababa as an alternative to Ride and Feres.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
Visit Website

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

The Ride app (Ethiopia's main ride-hailing service) is available. Book before you exit arrivals. Also try Feres and ZayRide.

Taxi

Official metered taxis wait outside the arrivals terminal. Agree on a fare or ensure the meter is running before departure.

Shuttle

Hotel shuttles available for major hotels. Confirm with your hotel in advance.

Transit

No direct public transit link. City buses are not recommended for airport use.

Travel Extras

Need a SIM?Need a lounge?Need a hotel?Need bag storage?

Some links may be affiliate links. Tarmyq may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more

Local Tips

  • Negotiate or confirm fares with regular taxis before getting in.
  • NO Uber in Ethiopia — Ride app, Feres and Zay-Ride are the main local apps.
  • Authorized airport taxi (yellow) at the official rank — fixed zone fares, confirm before entering.
  • ADD sits at 2,355 m — give yourself time to acclimate, especially if heading higher.
  • Ride and Feres are the dominant Ethiopian ride apps at ADD — Uber doesn't operate. Cash (ETB) is preferred.