Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

ADD is the IATA airport code for Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Ethiopia). Its ICAO code is HAAB.

Airport

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is a large airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 3,800 m long (asphalt), at an elevation of 2,326 m (7,630 ft).

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is the main international gateway to the country, serving as a key hub for many airlines, including Ethiopian Airlines. The airport has IATA code ADD and ICAO code HAAB. It facilitates connectivity to numerous destinations across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

The airport features a modern passenger terminal, equipped to handle a significant number of passengers, supporting both international and domestic flights. Opened in 1962, it has undergone various expansions and renovations to accommodate growing air traffic and enhance passenger experience.

With its strategic location in the Horn of Africa, Bole International Airport plays a crucial role in the region's aviation landscape, contributing to Ethiopia's economy and fostering international trade and tourism.

Basic Information

Full Name

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

IATA Code

ADD

ICAO Code

HAAB

Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Continent

Africa

Time Zone

East Africa Time (UTC+3)

How early to be at ADD

International flights: 3 to 3.5 hours before departure
Domestic flights: 2 to 2.5 hours before departure

Our estimate for a normal day; the airport publishes no figure of its own.

Check-in usually closes 40 to 60 minutes before departure. Your airline's own time is on its website and your booking, and it always wins.

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Key facts

Scheduled passenger flights

Yes

Size

Large Airport

Elevation

2,326 m (7,630 ft)

Longest runway

3,800 m (12,467 ft), asphalt

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lights
07R/25L	3,800 m (12,467 ft)	asphalt	Yes
07L/25R	3,700 m (12,139 ft)	asphalt	Yes

Airport facts from OurAirports (public domain), checked 16 Oct 2026.

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Lounge access

No business class ticket or lounge membership? Many lounges at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport sell day passes, usually for a few hours with food, drinks, Wi-Fi and sometimes showers. Book ahead: walk-in prices are often higher and lounges can turn people away when full.

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ADD: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport?

The airport code of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is ADD (IATA) and HAAB (ICAO).

Which city is ADD airport in?

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Does Addis Ababa Bole International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

Yes. ADD has scheduled passenger flights; see the airlines that fly here on this page.

Contact

Website

http://www.ethiopianairports.com

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addis_Ababa_Bole_International_Airport

Nearby airports

Harar Meda Airport (QHR) 37 km

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