Ethiopia Transportation Tips by DAO Top 5 Page for this destination

KLM

FLY KLM TO GET HERE!

Why I like KLM:
• Always polite, friendly flight crews that seem to enjoy working with each other
• Fantastic booking website where you can search for flight 1 month at a glance!
• Great prices on long haul flights
• Free drinks! Just ask for more
• Comfortable planes
• Excellent in-flight entertainment (pictured)
• Good food (pictured)

You can join their Frequent Flyer Programme for free – it’s called Flying Blue. And you get to board the plane first – even if you have an economy ticket!

Great airline. Give them a Fly!

PLEASE NOTE: The flight between Amsterdam and Addia Ababa stops in Kartoum, Sudan.

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Website: http://www.klm.com/

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES

FLY ETHIOPIAN!

Ethiopian is probably the best African based airline. For long haul they have modern and comfortable planes. Their short haul flights use older small planes and you get a basic service. What makes them great is that they have an extensive destination network within Ethiopia and all across Africa. You can reserve a seat without a deposit at their offices in Addis Ababa and pay later. I found the ground and air staff to be friendly and helpful. They are usually right on schedule.

You can also join their ‘Sheba Miles’ frequent flyer programme and check/buy International flights on-line.

If you need help buying or reserving domestic flights, ring their Addis Ababa Branch on +251-11-665 6666. They all speak excellent English and are very helpful.

http://www.ethiopianairlines.com/

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Phone: +251-11-665 6666

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Website: http://www.ethiopianairlines.com/

TUK TUK's

TUK TUK's are motorcycles that have been modified for up to 6 people to ride on the back. Yes, that’s the driver and 6 people. I saw these all over Bahr Dar and they were cheaper and more fun to ride than a regular taxi. It’s a great way to enjoy the sunshine and putter along.

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DRIVING YOURSELF

If you want to drive yourself in Ethiopia, there are a few things you need to know. First, you have to swap your National (or State) driving licence for an Ethiopian one and pay a fee of about $2. You can get your original licence back when you leave Ethiopia. Go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Yohanis Street (tel. 0115 506561)to get an official translation and stamp. This will cost you about $30. Then got with Transport and Communication Bureau on Equatorial Guinea Street with a copy of your Passport, 4 passport sized photos and some patience.

Sound difficult? It is. Many tourists do not do this. I am not advising you either way. I would guess that any fine if you are caught would be as much as the fee for getting it done properly and probably quicker to rectify.

Very important: Third-party vehicle insurance is required by law, a very good idea and is cheap. As little as $10 for a year for a basic policy. $60-90 for a fully comprehensive cover. "No claim bonus" certificates from insurance companies abroad are recognized in Ethiopia for discounts. Do not let your rental company charge you loads of money for a short period of time. There are many agencies in Addis Ababa like the Ethiopian Insurance Corporation that can provide cover or you can arrange it abroad before you get here.

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