Getting to Ethiopia

Getting to Ethiopia – Most international visitors to Ethiopia fly into Addis Ababa, where Bole International Airport handles all international flights into the country.

It is not difficult to getting to Ethiopia because Ethiopia has the best airline in Africa, it also serves as the hub for domestic flights within the country.

Tourists fly a majority of the time with Ethiopian Airlines, the national carrier, which has one of the largest networks of any African carrier, including direct flights from North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and most African countries.

Those who plan to use Ethiopian Airlines internal flights benefit from a discount of 60% on domestic fares when they book their international flight with Ethiopian Airlines. 

Flights within the country cost $50 to $90 with reduced fares. Contact the local branch of Ethiopian Airlines or book at an Ethiopian Airlines office when you arrive. Flying Ethiopian Airlines between destinations will make the journey safer.

The majority of bus companies in Ethiopia are owned by Tigray companies or the government. Often, buses are targeted by rioters during protests and unrest. Protesters have attacked them before, and while they usually let passengers off unscathed, they will destroy the bus and burn it in the streets.