Snapshot
Ethiopia at a glance
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Population
- 111,652,998
- Area
- 1,104,300 km²
- Calling code
- +251
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
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Ethiopia
Explore Addis Ababa, Jijiga and Gondar. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency ETBTime in Addis Ababa 04:15UTC+03:00Country codes ET / ETH
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Addis Ababa. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
12 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Hager Fikir Theatre
Hager Fikir Theatre is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
National Museum of Ethiopia
National Museum of Ethiopia is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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St. George's Cathedral, Addis Ababa
St. George's Cathedral, Addis Ababa is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Ethiopian National Theatre
Ethiopian National Theatre is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Monument to the Lion of Judah
Monument to the Lion of Judah is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Grand Anwar Mosque
Grand Anwar Mosque is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Menelik Palace
Menelik Palace is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Meyazia 27 Square
Meyazia 27 Square is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Tiglachin Monument
Tiglachin Monument is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Mexico Square
Mexico Square is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Addis Mercato
Addis Mercato is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Ethiopian Catholic Archeparchy of Addis Abeba
Ethiopian Catholic Archeparchy of Addis Abeba is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Addis Ababa
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Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
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Arrive with a little context
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ADD
An arrival option for Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
7.8 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Addis Ababa. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at ADD
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
ADD airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | ADD | 7.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Debre Markos Airport | DBM | 181.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Hawassa International Airport | AWA | 217.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kombolcha Airport | DSE | 255.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Jimma Airport | JIM | 260.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Bahir Dar Airport | BJR | 326.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Addis Ababa · HAAB
Elevation7630 ft
Coordinates8.97789, 38.799301
Runways
07L / 25R
12139 × 148 ft
ASP07R / 25L
12467 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP119.7 MHz
ATIS128.5 MHz
oshkosh traffic118.5 MHz
Addis center125.2 MHz
Bole GND121.9 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Addis center125.1 MHz
Debre Markos Airport
Debre Markos · HADM
Elevation8136 ft
Coordinates10.321501, 37.741887
Runways
Not recorded
Radio frequencies
Not recorded
Hawassa International Airport
Hawassa · HALA
Elevation5450 ft
Coordinates7.100611, 38.396455
Runways
01 / 19
9843 × 148 ft
ASPHRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Kombolcha Airport
Dessie · HADC
Elevation6120 ft
Coordinates11.10975, 39.725911
Runways
Not recorded
Radio frequencies
Not recorded
Jimma Airport
Jimma · HAJM
Elevation5500 ft
Coordinates7.66609001159668, 36.81660079956055
Runways
13 / 31
10236 × 150 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
GND121.9 MHz
TWR118.4 MHz
Bahir Dar Airport
Bahir Dar · HABD
Elevation5978 ft
Coordinates11.6081, 37.321602
Runways
04 / 22
9842 × 148 ft
PEMRadio frequencies
GND121.9 MHz
TWR118.3 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Addis Ababa
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Stops along the route
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Browse 12 ideas for Addis Ababa — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Hager Fikir Theatre
Directions ↗Hager Fikir Theatre is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
National Museum of Ethiopia
Directions ↗National Museum of Ethiopia is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
St. George's Cathedral, Addis Ababa
Directions ↗St. George's Cathedral, Addis Ababa is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Ethiopian National Theatre
Directions ↗Ethiopian National Theatre is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Monument to the Lion of Judah
Directions ↗Monument to the Lion of Judah is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Grand Anwar Mosque
Directions ↗Grand Anwar Mosque is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Menelik Palace
Directions ↗Menelik Palace is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Meyazia 27 Square
Directions ↗Meyazia 27 Square is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Tiglachin Monument
Directions ↗Tiglachin Monument is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Mexico Square
Directions ↗Mexico Square is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Addis Mercato
Directions ↗Addis Mercato is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Ethiopian Catholic Archeparchy of Addis Abeba
Directions ↗Ethiopian Catholic Archeparchy of Addis Abeba is one option for your time in Addis Ababa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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