Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD Airport Code) | IATA & ICAO Details, Terminals & Map

Airport Overview

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is a key aviation facility serving the region of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is officially identified by the IATA code ADD and ICAO code HAAB. It operates within the Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 2 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations.

Key Data

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Coordinates 8.978, 38.799

Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa

Runways 2

Expert Connection Tips for Addis Ababa Bole Airport

Strongest Africa Hub: 60 Connections in One Stop Ethiopian Airlines connects over 60 African destinations from ADD, making it the best hub for pan-African travel. Star Alliance through-check-in is available for connections. MCT is 60 min domestic/90 min international. Terminal 2 (international) and Terminal 1 (domestic) require a short terminal change.

Altitude Note: Addis is at 2,355m — Adjust Your Plans Addis Ababa sits at 2,355 metres above sea level. Some travellers experience mild altitude sickness (headache, fatigue) on arrival. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol on the day of arrival, and allow 1-2 days to acclimatise before strenuous activities.

Official Taxis Only — Ride Apps Not Available Ride-hailing apps (Uber, Bolt) are not available in Addis Ababa. Use official airport taxis (yellow taxis, metered) or pre-book via your hotel. Expect ETB 400-800 to the city centre (~USD 7-14). Negotiate before entering non-metered vehicles.

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The IATA code for Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is ADD. Its ICAO code is HAAB.

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in or near Addis Ababa, ET. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.