Arrival Day 1 Fly into Addis Int'l: T2 · Domestic: T1
Bole International Airport (ADD) is about 8 km from the centre and has two terminals, side by side: international flights use Terminal 2, domestic flights within Ethiopia use Terminal 1.
Buy a SIM in the baggage hall, then book a ride in the app: the fare is shown upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
Local tip: Buy your SIM in the baggage hall before you leave.
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Take a ride to your hotel Take a ride to your hotel
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 5 min
Your hotel · Upmarket
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel Bole, by the airport
Ethiopian Airlines' own hotel, five minutes from the terminal. Ask whether your transit ticket includes a night here.
Local tip: Check whether your transit ticket includes a hotel.
Take a ride to National Museum of Ethiopia Take a ride to National Museum of Ethiopia
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 25 min
Morning
Meet Lucy at the National Museum Arat Kilo
The 3.2 million year old skeleton everyone comes for, plus royal thrones and early art. An hour is enough.
Local tip: Closed on some holidays.
Take a ride to Holy Trinity Cathedral Take a ride to Holy Trinity Cathedral
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 5 min
Late morning
Holy Trinity Cathedral Arat Kilo
Haile Selassie's tomb and the city's grandest stained glass, a short walk down from the museum.
Local tip: Dress modestly; remove shoes where asked.
Take a ride to Tomoca Coffee Take a ride to Tomoca Coffee
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 5 min
Coffee
A macchiato at Tomoca Piassa
Roasting since 1953. Stand at the bar like the regulars and buy a bag of beans to take home.
Local tip: Buy sealed beans to take home.
Take a ride to Unity Park Take a ride to Unity Park
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 5 min
Afternoon
Menelik's palace grounds: the banquet hall, the old throne room, gardens and a small zoo. Closed on Mondays.
Local tip: Tue–Sun, tickets 9 am–4 pm. Closed Mondays.
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Take a ride to Yod Abyssinia Take a ride to Yod Abyssinia
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 20 min
Evening
Dinner show at Yod Abyssinia Bole
Music and dances from every region over a big shared platter, ending with a coffee ceremony. Book a table.
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Take a ride to Bole Airport Take a ride to Bole Airport
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 5 min
Back to Bole for your flight Leave about 3 hours before an international departure: security and check-in take time.
Local tip: Buy your SIM in the baggage hall before you leave.
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