Airport

DBT Debre Tabor Airport

Debre Tabor Airport (DBT) serves Bahir Dar, about 80 km northeast of Bahir Dar. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADBT
ICAOHADT
ServesBahir Dar
From centre78 km
TimezoneAfrica/Addis Ababa
Elevation2588 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Debre Tabor Airport to Bahir Dar

The airport is about 80 km northeast of Bahir Dar, about 82 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~57 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~82 minmetered
Private transfer~82 minfixed upfront
Car rental~82 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From DBT to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Gondar91 km96 min—
Lalibela114 km120 min—
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Which way suits you from Debre Tabor Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

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At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Debre Tabor Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Debre Tabor Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Debre Tabor Airport to the centre of Bahir Dar?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 80 km northeast of Bahir Dar, about 82 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Debre Tabor Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Debre Tabor Airport to Bahir Dar?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Debre Tabor Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Debre Tabor Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Debre Tabor Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes