Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport

Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport in Dire Dawa opened in the mid-20th century and operates from a single modest terminal, serving as a compact but important regional gateway for eastern Ethiopia. The airport handles a steady flow of domestic flights and light cargo, linking Dire Dawa’s industrial zones and visitors bound for nearby Harar with the capital and other regional centers. It sits just a short drive from downtown Dire Dawa (roughly 5–15 km depending on traffic) and is reachable by taxis, shared minibuses and local shuttles rather than extensive public-transport networks. Generally considered affordable for domestic travel, the airport is primarily served by Ethiopian Airlines alongside a few regional carriers and occasional charters.