Why go
- Capital and largest city of Ethiopia.
- Served by Debre Tabor Airport (DBT).
History
Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. With an estimated population of 6,287,000 inhabitants as of 2025, it is the tenth largest city in Africa. At an elevation of 2,355 metres (7,726 ft), it is the fourth-highest capital city in the world and the highest capital in Africa. Addis Ababa is a highly developed and important cultural, artistic, financial and administrative center of Ethiopia.
Where to stay
Felege Hiwot Rd, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia · lakemarkhotel.com
St. George avenue Bahir Dar, 1597, Ethiopia · nakyhotel.com
In Front of the New Olympic Stadium, Bahir dar Bahir Dar ET 1338, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia · delanohotelbahardar.com
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia · skyresortbahirdar.com
A3, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia · homlandhotelbahirdar.com
H9XM+GM6, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia · kurifturesorts.com
H9WP+75H, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia · unisonhotelandspa.com
Fasilo Sub City, Kebele 15, Beside Red Cross Bahir Dar, 1621, Ethiopia · olivehotelbahirdar.com
Kebele 03, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia · tanianethiopiatours.com
JC46+3PW A3, ABAY MADO MD, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia · nileviewhotels.com
J93H+9X4, Fasilo kifle ketema kebele 03, Bahir Dar 1387, Ethiopia · bluenileresorthotels-avanti.com
Abafasilo Road, Bahir Dar 1890, Ethiopia · jacarandahotelethiopia.com
H9PR+W3P, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
J93C+F35, Felege Hiwot Rd, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Indoor
post box, Bahir Dar 0531, Ethiopia
H9VR+2RX, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
H9M8+9VG, Arba meter Rd, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
H9VR+RMP, A3, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
JC23+JQ5, Haile Silase Rd, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
B31, Giorgis Rd, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
H9XJ+3QP, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
kebele 05, Behind EEPCO building, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
H9PC+364, Kebel 14 Mederoc, Opposite Adinat Clinic, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
H9P9+2W7, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
H9VQ+H9X, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
H9PQ+VCQ, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Abafasilo Road, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
JC57+HR9, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Asinuara Hotel, Felege Hiwot Rd, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Kebele 10, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Indoor
JC67+9P6, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
J997+MWR, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Indoor
Kebele 03, Bahir Dar 1000, Ethiopia
Restaurants & places to go
African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 · Route 3
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Regional, Soup, Pasta, Restaurant · Regional/Soup restaurant
Pizza, Burger, Restaurant · Pizza/ Burger restaurant
Ethiopian, Restaurant · Ethiopian restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe · University Rd
Fast Food · fast food
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Pizza, Coffee Shop, Bakery, Cafe · Pizza/Coffee Shop cafe
Ethiopian, Restaurant · Ethiopian restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Indoor
Pizza, Coffee Shop, Bakery, Cafe · Pizza/Coffee Shop cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Indoor
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe · Route 3
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Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe · Giorgis Road
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Indoor
57 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) 330 km to the centre
Addis Ababa, AA, ET — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 24 airlines (Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, Turkish Airlines, Egyptair…) · direct flights to 67 destinations incl. Jeddah, Djibouti, Harare, Nairobi, Dubai… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 24 airlines, 67 direct destinations
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (737-800, DH8, 737-700, 767-300, 787-8, 757-200…) · 63 routes: Abuja, Accra, Arba Minch, Asosa, Axum, Bahar Dar, Bamako, Bangkok, Beijing, Beirut, Cairo, Cotonou, Dammam, Dar Es Salaam, Delhi, Dire Dawa, Djibouti, Douala, Dubai, Entebbe, Enugu, Frankfurt, Gambella, Gondar, Guangzhou, Harare, Hargeisa, Hong Kong, Jeddah, Jijiga, Jimma, Johannesburg, Juba, Khartoum, Kigali, Kilimanjaro, Kinshasa, Kuwait, Lagos, Libreville … +23 more
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (787-8, 737-700, A330-300, DH8) · 6 routes: Dar Es Salaam*, Entebbe*, Frankfurt*, Harare*, Jeddah, Mombasa*
- Turkish Airlines TK (767-300, 737-800, 787-8, 737-700, DH8) · 5 routes: Douala*, Harare*, Istanbul, Juba*, Malabo*
- Egyptair MS (737-800, DH8, 737-700, 777-300ER) · 4 routes: Cairo, Djibouti, Kigali*, Luanda
- Air China CA (777-200LR, 777-300ER) · 2 routes: Beijing, Guangzhou
- Air India Limited AI (757-200, 767-300) · 2 routes: Delhi*, Mumbai*
- Kenya Airways KQ (Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Djibouti, Nairobi
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (Embraer 190, EMJ) · 2 routes: Djibouti*, Nairobi*
- Saudi Arabian Airlines SV (A320) · 2 routes: Jeddah, Riyadh
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (A330-300, 787-8) · 2 routes: Harare*, Jeddah*
- South African Airways SA (767-300, 777-200LR) · 2 routes: Bamako*, Johannesburg*
- Air Canada AC (A330-300) · 1 route: Jeddah*
- Asiana Airlines OZ (767-300) · 1 route: Nairobi
- Emirates EK (A330-200) · 1 route: Dubai
- Fly Dubai FZ (737-800) · 1 route: Dubai
- Gulf Air Bahrain GF (A320) · 1 route: Bahrain
- Kuwait Airways KU (737-700) · 1 route: Kuwait
- Oman Air WY (737-700) · 1 route: Muscat
- Qatar Airways QR (A320) · 1 route: Doha
- Shenzhen Airlines ZH (737) · 1 route: Guangzhou*
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (767-300) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Sudan Airways SD (A320) · 1 route: Khartoum
- United Airlines UA (A330-300) · 1 route: Jeddah*
- Yemenia IY (310, 330) · 1 route: Sanaa
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) 5.5 km to the centre
Bahir Dar, AM, ET — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Ethiopian Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Addis Ababa, Lalibella (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (DH8) · 2 routes: Addis Ababa, Lalibella
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Debre Tabor Airport (DBT) 77 km to the centre
Debre Tabor, AM, ET — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Azwa Mariam
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Bahir Dar - Mariam
Ferry route
Entos - Bahir Dar
Ferry route
Bahir Dar - Zege Peninsula
Ferry route
Kibran - Entos
Ferry route
Bahir Dar - Azwa Mariam
Ferry route
Zege Peninsula - Kibran
Ferry route
Bahir Dar-Dek Island
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Debre Tabor Airport (DBT); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ADD has direct flights to 67 destinations on 24 airlines (incl. Jeddah, Djibouti, Harare, Nairobi, Dubai…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Azwa Mariam, 12 km); routes include Bahir Dar - Mariam, Entos - Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar - Zege Peninsula.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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