Route Network
Addis Ababa Bole Airport connects 113 destinations worldwide, with Bahir Dar standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to São Paulo, and the shortest flight is to Dire Dawa.
Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.
Addis Ababa Bole Airport is served by 12 airlines, with Ethiopian Airlines in the lead at 91% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 93% of routes. 10 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 12 airlines operate international routes, compared with one airline serving domestic routes. Ethiopian Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to São Paulo with a flight time of 12 hrs 45 mins.
Addis Ababa Bole Airport provides direct service to 67 countries across four continents. The route network is 13% domestic and 87% international. Saudi Arabia is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #106 - Total destinations
- #455 - Domestic destinations
- #51 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #144 - Total flights
- #216 - Domestic flights
- #74 - International flights
- #165 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #100 - Total distance flown
- #78 - Distance per flight
- #93 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,467 ft 3,800 m 12,467 ft · 3,800 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 12,467 ft 3,800 m 12,467 ft · 3,800 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 12,146 ft 3,702 m 12,146 ft · 3,702 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 12,146 ft 3,702 m 12,146 ft · 3,702 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
Runways at Addis Ababa Bole Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.