Airport Wi-Fi
BriefBole International Airport offers free Wi-Fi with periodic revalidation. Download offline maps before landing just in case.
Bole International Airport
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Drop-off
Meskel Square (central Addis Ababa)
Pin before customs
Fastest
Anbessa City Bus – Bole Dildiy–Piassa/Arada corridor
bus · 20-30m
Data
Nov 28
Audit
Quick verdict
Fastest into town
- Service
- Anbessa City Bus – Bole Dildiy–Piassa/Arada corridor bus
- Headway
- 20-30
- Backup
- Blue/white minibuses – Bole Airport to city centre · 10-20m
Note
City bus from Bole Dildiy stop opposite the airport towards Piassa/Arada near the historic city centre; first departures around 05:00 with a trip of about 20 minutes in light traffic and very limited luggage space.
Signal plan
Addis Ababa: Connectivity & eSIM Briefing
Prep your phone plus Wi-Fi tactics until the affiliate CTA goes live. Targets queries likeaddis ababa airport busandadd to city centerfor eSIM funnels.
Transit card + data combo
BriefPair an eSIM (coming soon) with the local smart card so you can reload fares over LTE, not at a kiosk line.
Roaming backup
BriefKeep your home SIM active for SMS 2FA, but push heavy data through Wi-Fi or the future eSIM product once the affiliate approval arrives.
eSIMComing Soon
Stay connected from landing
Skip the airport SIM queue. We're partnering with eSIM providers to get you online before you even leave the gate.
✓Instant activation✓Local rates✓No SIM swap
FAQs
KB- 01Where will the eSIM CTA live? A
- A dedicated module sits under the hero once the affiliate application clears. Track the TODO item in repo to flip it on.
- 02Any offline tricks? A
- Export key transport notes to your password manager or Apple Notes before departure for no-signal moments.