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Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

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Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

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Ethiopia's eastern gateway serving the Dire Dawa region.

Location

Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (IATA: DIR, ICAO: HADR) is located near Dire Dawa, Ethiopia's second-largest city, situated in the eastern part of the country. The airport serves as a key regional hub connecting Dire Dawa to Addis Ababa and other destinations, supporting both passenger and cargo operations. The airport is named after Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma, a notable Ethiopian figure. It handles international and domestic flights, with Ethiopian Airlines operating the primary routes. The facility plays an important economic role for the Dire Dawa administrative city and the surrounding Somali and Oromia regions. Dire Dawa itself is a major commercial and industrial center in Ethiopia, and the airport supports trade and travel for the broader eastern corridor of the country, including connections to the nearby city of Harar, a UNESCO-listed historic walled city.

Terminals

The airport operates a single terminal handling both domestic and international passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and Dire Dawa city center is primarily served by taxis and minibuses.

Airlines here

Ethiopian Airlines is the primary carrier operating flights to and from this airport, providing connections to Addis Ababa and select regional destinations.

Notable facts

›Named after Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma, an Ethiopian dignitary.
›Serves as a gateway to the nearby UNESCO World Heritage city of Harar.
›Located in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia's second-largest city by population.
›Handles both domestic and international flight operations.
›Supports cargo traffic important to Dire Dawa's commercial economy.

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Gateway to eastern Ethiopia where ancient trade routes meet modern skies

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport serves Dire Dawa, Ethiopia's second-largest city and a historic rail and trade hub in the eastern highlands. Named after a celebrated Ethiopian aviation pioneer, the airport plays a vital role connecting the commercial city of Dire Dawa with Addis Ababa and select regional destinations. Its modest but functional infrastructure supports both domestic Ethiopian Airlines flights and limited international services.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single combined terminal handling all passenger arrivals, departures, and limited international processing.

Ground Transport

Taxis available outside the terminal for city centre transfers
Minibus shared taxis (bajaj) operating along main city routes
Private car hire arranged through local agents or hotels
Hotel shuttle services offered by select properties in Dire Dawa

Nearby Hotels

Samrat Hotel Dire Dawa
Ras Hotel Dire Dawa
Keransa Hotel
Halal Hotel Dire Dawa

Dining

Food options inside the airport are basic, with a small café offering Ethiopian coffee, tea, and light snacks. The city of Dire Dawa itself is known for its vibrant food culture, with injera-based dishes, grilled meats, and strong local coffee widely available near the market district. Travellers are advised to eat a proper meal in town before departing, as in-terminal dining is limited.

Traveller Tips

Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as security queues can be slow during peak morning hours.
Carry Ethiopian birr in cash as card payment facilities at the airport are unreliable.
Dire Dawa's climate is hot and dry — keep water handy, especially during wait times outside the terminal.
Confirm your flight status with Ethiopian Airlines directly, as schedule changes can occur with little advance notice.

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Airlines serving this airport

Ethiopian Airlines

Routes

DIR → JIJET · DH8

DIR → ADDET · DH8 73W

DIR → JIBET · 73W DH8

Aircraft operating here

DH83 routes 73W2 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Dire Dawa International Airport, is an international airport serving Dire Dawa, a city in eastern Ethiopia. It is located 5 km northwest of the city centre.

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