Cheap flights to Bahir Dar

Popular airlines with direct flights to Bahir Dar

  • Ethiopian
    Fly to Bahir Dar (BJR)
    • Addis Ababa
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 5 min +
    • Dese
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
      50 min +
    • Gondar
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed
      30 min +

Popular airports near Bahir Dar

  • Bahir Dar Dejazmach Belay Zeleke International Airport (BJR)
    Bahir Dar Ethiopia 26 min 4 mi
  • Gondar Atse Tewodros airport (GDQ)
    Gondar Ethiopia 3 hr 33 min 64 mi
  • Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD)
    Addis Ababa Ethiopia 11 hr 39 min 204 mi

About Bahir Dar

Bahir Dar is the capital city of the Amhara region in northern Ethiopia. It’s a port on the south shore of the huge inland Lake Tana. Dek Island is one of many islands in the lake that are home to medieval monasteries. On the Zege Peninsula, the Ura Kidane Mihret monastery is known for its elaborate, colorful murals. The Blue Nile River snakes southeast of the city toward the towering cliffs at the Blue Nile Falls.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Bahir Dar

What counts as the best airline for your flights to Bahir Dar really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly to Bahir Dar.

In terms of direct flights, Ethiopian is the most popular, flying directly from 3 cities. Ethiopian flies to Bahir Dar Dejazmach Belay Zeleke International Airport (BJR) .

  • Ethiopian offers direct flights to Bahir Dar from 3 cities. The most frequent departures are: Addis Ababa, Dese and Gondar.
The most popular time to visit is Jul–Jan. Rainy season is Jun–Sep, peaking Jul–Aug. Trips to Lake Tana and the huge Blue Nile Falls are popular when the lake is full after the rainy season (Oct). The weather is mild to warm most of the year, with some cooler temperature Dec–Feb. Timkat (Jan) is a festival with religious ceremonies celebrating the act of baptism. The Meskel festival (Sep) is marked by bonfires and singing.
Bahir Dar is served by only one major airport: Bahir Dar Dejazmach Belay Zeleke International Airport, 4 mi away from the city center.
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