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Negele Airport (EGL)
Negele Airport (EGL) is the main air gateway to Negele Boran and the surrounding Oromia region in southern Ethiopia. Compare transfer options to the town centre and onward destinations across the region, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Negele Airport
Negele Airport (EGL) is the air gateway to Negele Boran and the surrounding Oromia region in southern Ethiopia. It connects the area with Addis Ababa through Ethiopian Airlines domestic services and supports local commerce, cross-border trade and tourism.
Located about 14 km from the Negele Boran town centre, the airport is a compact facility. A modernized airport station was inaugurated in 2026 as Ethiopian Airlines' 24th domestic destination, with three weekly flights to improve access to the region.
The airport handles domestic passenger operations, and travellers continue to the town by taxi, pre-arranged transfers or limited local transport. Road travel between the airport and Negele Boran typically takes around 15 to 20 minutes.
As a small regional airport, passenger facilities are basic, so visitors should plan ahead. The airport remains an important connection point for people travelling within southern Ethiopia and onward from Addis Ababa.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Negele Airport operates through a small passenger terminal serving domestic flights. Ethiopian Airlines provides scheduled connections to Addis Ababa, with check-in and boarding handled within the terminal area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Negele Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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