QHR Harar Meda Airport
Harar Meda Airport (QHR) serves Addis Ababa, about 45 km southeast of Addis Ababa. 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.
Harar Meda Airport — facts & history
We pulled Harar Meda Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.
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Getting from Harar Meda Airport to Addis Ababa
The airport is about 45 km southeast of Addis Ababa, about 62 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 in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~43 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~62 min | metered | |
| Private transfer | ~62 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~62 min + חניה | from the terminal |
Which way suits you from Harar Meda Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Debre Zeyit ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Harar Meda 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.
Hotels near Harar Meda Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Debre Zeyit shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes