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Popular Airport

Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

16 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

13298 Km

Transportation to Airport from Addis Ababa City Center

Bole Intl. Airport

The airport, which is approximately 6 kilometers of the city center, is located on Bole Road. In the city where public transportation is not very developed, you can use minibuses to reach the airport. Taxi is another transportation alternative that is frequently preferred by visitors. In addition to these, you can get to the airport from the city center by renting a car or by benefitting from the airport shuttle service in case your hotel offers this service.

Minibus

You can reach the airport by getting on a minibus from the minibus stops located in the city center. Minibuses generally carry passengers to the airport from 5:30 am to 09:00 pm. Although it is relatively cheaper compared to taxi, you should remember that drivers may demand higher amounts from tourists. The fare is about 5 Birr. They may also charge extra amount for each baggage.

Hotel Shuttle

Hotel shuttle service is the most comfortable alternative for your travel to the airport. In Addis Ababa city center, there are both small hotels and accommodation centers of chain hotels such as Hilton, Radisson and Sheraton. Some of these hotels offer airport shuttle service. If your hotel offers this service and you want to benefit from this service for your travel to the airport, you should definitely make a reservation in advance.

Taxi

There are two types of taxis that you can get on to reach the airport. Mercedes taxis of the National Tour Operator (NTO) operate under a company and offer service with more comfortable vehicles. With their predetermined tariffs, they create a more reliable image in terms of the fares. You can ask your hotel to call a NTO taxi for you.

There is no taximeter in the taxis operating in Addis Ababa, so it is advised to agree on the fare before getting on. These yellow taxis are approximately 10 times more expensive than blue-white taxis. You can also reach the airport in a short time with a blue-white taxi which you can find in the city center or waiting in front of hotels. The average fare is between 80 and 100 Birr. The owners of these taxis aren’t companies but individuals. Since there is also no taximeter in blue-white taxis and fares are not standardized by a company, they are more flexible in terms of fares and you should definitely bargain.

Car Rental

You can rent a car from one of the car rental companies that you can find in the city center or from the offices of tour operators. You can also get help from your hotel about renting a car.

Since some roads in Addis Ababa have no name, there isn’t sufficient number of traffic signs throughout the city and there is no traffic light on many roundabouts, traffic flow isn’t in order. For this reason, renting a car during your visit may not be a good option. If you want to rent a car only for travelling to the airport from the city center, you should prefer a company which has an office at the airport.

In order to get to the airport with the car you have rented, connect to Bole Road in the city center, drive southeastward and follow the airport signs.

Airport Information

There are 2 terminals at the airport. Terminal 1, which offers service for domestic flights, is located in the old building. Terminal 2 offers service for international passenger transportation in the new building.

At Bole International Airport, there are many restaurants and cafes in addition to stores and a duty-free shop where you can do some shopping before your flight.

At the airport, there is also a lounge for passengers looking for a comfortable environment and a much larger lounge is now being constructed. Although there is no left luggage service at the airport, you can find other standard airport services such as pharmacy, currency exchange office and ATM.

Transportation to Vancouver City Center from Airport

Boundary Bay Airport

Taxis, buses and car rental are among the transportation options that can be chosen to go to the city center from Boundary Bay Airport which is 15 kilometers of the city center.

Taxi

You can get to the city center quickly and reliably by taking a taxi belonging to Delta Sunshine Taxi company located at Boundary Bay Airport. These taxis, which will take you to the city center in about 20 minutes, will provide you with a very comfortable travel.

Bus

City buses waiting in front of the terminal building at the airport will be at your service from the moment your plane has landed. You can take these buses and go to the city center in about half an hour. Buses that are more economical options than taxis are ideal for passengers looking for affordable transportation.

Car Rental

Passengers can rent a car from Thrifty, Hertz and Aerocar car rental companies located at Boundary Bay Airport to go to the city center. After selecting the brand and model of the car you will rent, you can either drive on your own or have a car with a driver.


Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport

You can use transportation options such as train, taxi or rental car to get to the city centre from Coal Harbour Airport, which is a place of departure for seaplanes.

Taxi

Taxis are one of the most convenient ways of traveling to city centre from Coal Harbour Airport. You can get to the city center very easily by taking a taxi from the companies at the airport such as Black Top & Checker, MacLure's Cabs, Yellow Cab or Vancouver Taxi.

Bus

You can easily get to the city centre in an affordable way by taking the buses at the airport. These buses, which run frequently, will  allow you to travel to the remote areas on the island, as well as to the city centre.

Train

Trains will allow you to make a fast and affordable journey as well. You can conveniently get to the central station by taking the trains departing from the station at the airport every 15 minutes.

Limousine

If you wish to make a luxurious, comfortable and privileged journey to the city center, you can rent a limousine from the companies at the airport such as Time, Regency, Star or Ritz.

Rent a Car

There are many rent a car companies at the airport. You can make a convenient and independent journey to the city centre by renting a car from these companies. Companies such as Alamo, National, Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise and Pacific have car rental offices at the airport.


Vancouver Intl. Airport

In addition to transportation options such as taxi, car rental, limousine rental, bicycle, you can also get to the city center, 12 kilometers from Vancouver Airport, by public transport such as bus and train.

Taxi

You can go to the city center reliably by taking a taxi, which have a wheelchair for disabled, used by trained drivers and equipped with latest technology. You can easily reach every point of the city thanks to taxis that you can get from domestic and international terminals.

Bus

You can choose to go to the city center with city buses departing from Vancouver Airport. Compared to the taxis, the more economical buses will allow you to go to the city center in about 20 minutes. Passengers who want to go to more distanced areas, such as Whistler, Victoria and Duke Point on Vancouver Island, may prefer long-distance buses from domestic and international terminals.

Train

Fast trains can be ideal for passengers who want to make a quick and easy journey. You can reach the trains that will allow you to get to the city center in about 26 minutes from the domestic and international terminal buildings at Vancouver Airport. Trains that leave every 15 minutes will help you quickly get to the city center.

Bicycle

Thanks to the bicycle parks in Vancouver Airport, which have bicycle routes, and the convenience of this area, passengers may consider cycling to the city center. Bicycles, which are being preferred over motor vehicles in order to balance climate conditions, are now being used more and more by passengers.

Limousine Rental

Those who want to have a luxurious, comfortable, fast and safe journey can go to the city center by renting a limousine. By renting one of the licensed limousines of the Aerocar company that runs the service at Vancouver Airport, you can have an extremely pleasant journey to the city center.

Car Rental

You can easily get to the city center with the cars you will rent from the companies such as National, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty at Vancouver Airport. You can start your journey after you have chosen the brand you want. You can rent a car with or without a private driver.

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