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Africa's busiest hub, gateway to the continent and beyond.
Opened
1945
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (IATA: ADD, ICAO: HAAB) is Ethiopia's principal international airport, located approximately 6 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa's city centre. It serves as the primary hub for Ethiopian Airlines, one of Africa's largest and most profitable carriers, and handles the vast majority of Ethiopia's international passenger and cargo traffic.
The airport underwent major expansion in recent decades to accommodate rapid growth in Ethiopian Airlines' network. A new Terminal 2 opened in 2019, significantly increasing capacity and modernising passenger facilities. The airport now ranks as one of the busiest in Africa by passenger volume and international connectivity.
Bole International plays a strategic role as a transit hub connecting passengers between Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and destinations across the African continent, reflecting Addis Ababa's geographic position as a central node in global aviation routes.
Terminals
The airport operates two main passenger terminals, with Terminal 2 opened in 2019 to greatly expand capacity alongside the older Terminal 1.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, and airport buses connecting the terminal to Addis Ababa's city centre approximately 6 kilometres away.
Airlines here
Ethiopian Airlines is the dominant carrier and hub operator, with additional service from numerous international airlines including Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and Kenya Airways.
Notable facts
- ›Ethiopian Airlines, headquartered adjacent to the airport, operates one of the largest route networks in Africa from this hub.
- ›Terminal 2, opened in 2019, can handle up to 22 million passengers annually.
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 2,334 metres (7,657 feet) above sea level.
- ›ADD serves as one of the primary transit points connecting sub-Saharan Africa with the rest of the world.
- ›The airport has consistently ranked among Africa's top three busiest airports by international passenger traffic.
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