Cut flowers, fresh vegetables and other perishables from the fertile highlands around Lake Tana define the modest cargo role of Bahir Dar Airport, which serves the capital of Ethiopia's Amhara Region. Ethiopian Airlines links the city to Addis Ababa several times a day, with traffic dominated by domestic and tourist demand — Bahir Dar is the gateway to the Blue Nile Falls and the monasteries of Lake Tana. A recently commissioned cold store with a certified cool chain now supports time-sensitive perishable exports, although volumes remain small. The country's true air-freight hub is Addis Ababa Bole, home to the large Ethiopian Cargo terminal, where most international consignments are consolidated. By road the city connects to Addis Ababa over roughly 560 kilometres of paved highway and onward to Gondar; there is no rail link. Customs and export clearance for perishable shipments are handled in coordination with Ethiopian authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Bahir Dar Airport?▼

The IATA code of Bahir Dar Airport is BJR. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Bahir Dar Airport located?▼

Bahir Dar Airport is located in Bahir Dar, ET.

What is the ICAO code of Bahir Dar Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Bahir Dar Airport is HABD. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Bahir Dar Airport?▼

Bahir Dar Airport is at an elevation of 1822 meters (5978 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

11.60810, 37.32160

1822 m ü. NN

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Bahir Dar Airport (BJR)

Bahir Dar, ET · Regional Airport · IATA: BJR · ICAO: HABD · 1822 m ü. NN

CityBahir Dar

Lat11.6081

Lng37.3216

TimezoneUTC

TypeRegional Airport

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