Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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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
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.

Late arrivals

Addis Ababa: Night-Owl Operations

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Blue/white minibuses – Bole Airport to city centre
Mode: bus
Freq: 10-20m
Note: Informal shared minibuses leave from the bus area in front of Terminal 2 towards central corridors such as Bole–Dembel–Olympia and on to the inner city; they are cheap but often crowded and not suitable for large luggage.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Blue/white minibuses – Bole Airport to city centre
Mode: bus
Freq: 10-20m
Note: Informal shared minibuses leave from the bus area in front of Terminal 2 towards central corridors such as Bole–Dembel–Olympia and on to the inner city; they are cheap but often crowded and not suitable for large luggage.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.