Awassa

Awassa Airport, opened in the mid-2010s (around 2016), is a compact regional airport with a single terminal that serves the growing city of Hawassa and the Southern Nations region. Small but strategically important for domestic travel, it handles scheduled flights on medium turboprops and narrow-body jets and is primarily served by Ethiopian Airlines and local regional carriers. The airport is easily accessible by road from Hawassa—typically a 20–30 minute drive—with taxis and local shuttle services linking to nearby towns and bus routes for budget-conscious travelers. Overall it’s considered an affordable option for domestic travel and short trips to southern Ethiopia.