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Addis Ababa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. With an estimated population of 6,287,000 inhabitants as of 2025, it is the tenth largest city in Africa.

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Now in the cityAddis Ababasunset 06:02 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map28
Exchange rateETB 161.88per 1 $ETB — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Places on the map28

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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Update on areas that the FCDO advise against all travel to within 10km of the border with Kenya (Warnings and Insurance page)

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
  • crime
  • kidnapping
  • terrorism
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Reconsider travel to Ethiopia due to unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, communications disruptions, and exit bans. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Unrest The security situation in Addis Ababa is stable. However, there is sporadic violent, armed conflict, and civil unrest outside of Addis Ababa.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport ADD7.8 km from the centre
Hawassa International Airport AWA216 km from the centre
Jimma Airport JIM260 km from the centre

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