# ADD — Addis Ababa (Bole International)

> ADD (Bole International) is the main international airport serving Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/add-addis-ababa

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Official airport taxi (yellow) or pre-arranged hotel pickup
- **Typical fare:** ETB 600–1000
- **Journey time:** 20–40 min
- **Pickup point:** Yellow taxi rank outside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Avoid anyone approaching you inside the terminal — only use the official rank
- **Fare reality (ADD → Bole/city):** expected ETB 600–1000 · concerning ETB 1500+ · likely scam ETB 2500+ tout
- **Overall risk:** medium — Use the official 'Yellow Taxi' rank or a hotel pickup. Ride-Plus/Feres apps work but limited at the airport.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of ADD, ranked

1. **Hotel pickup** _(recommended)_ — cost ETB 800–1500, journey 20–40 min, wait 0 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Driver waits; No haggling
   - Cons: Pricier
2. **Official Yellow Taxi** _(recommended)_ — cost ETB 600–1000, journey 20–40 min, wait 0–15 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Official
   - Cons: Some negotiation
3. **Ride / Feres app** — cost ETB 400–800, journey 20–40 min, wait 10–25 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Cheaper
   - Cons: Few drivers at airport
4. **Blue/white shared taxi** — cost ETB 100–200, journey 45–60 min, wait 0–20 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Crowded, slow

## First 30 minutes after landing at ADD

1. Walk past anyone offering 'taxi' inside arrivals
2. Outside: official yellow taxi rank
3. Agree fare before riding (ETB 600–1000 to most areas)
4. Or use Ride/Feres app if you have data
5. Plan 30–60 min to most hotels

## Common scams at ADD

- **Inside-terminal tout** (high risk): Person offers a ride for $50–$80. _How to avoid:_ Use only the official yellow rank outside.
- **'Meter broken'** (medium risk): Driver quotes a flat ETB 2000+. _How to avoid:_ Agree price before getting in — ETB 600–1000 is normal.

## Payment warnings at ADD

- Cash ETB essential — withdraw at airport ATM
- Cards rarely accepted by drivers

## Arrival checklist for ADD

- Yellow rank or hotel pickup
- Agree fare in advance
- Carry small ETB

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Last updated: May 2026

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