Transport in Djibouti is facilitated through a relatively young system of roads, railways and ports.

Air transport

An Air Djibouti aircraft at the Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (2016).

Airlines

The national flag carrier is Air Djibouti. In total, there are other airlines, all operating out of Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport:[1]

Airports

The aviation industry is regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Djibouti, a statutory board of the Djibouti government under the Ministry of Infrastructure & Transport.

Airport and airbase technical data
AirportICAOIATAUsageRunwayLength
(ft)		Length
(m)		Remarks
Djibouti–Ambouli International AirportHDAMJIBCivilian/MilitaryPaved103353150
Chabelley AirportHDCHnoneMilitaryPaved85302600

Maritime transport

An Ethiopian cargo ship docked at the Port of Djibouti.

Ports and harbours

The Port of Djibouti,[2] run by the Djibouti Ports & Free Zones Authority and Port of Doraleh,[3] is a key transhipment hub for the East African region.

References

  1. ↑ Air Djibouti entry at airlineupdate.com Archived 2012-07-17 at archive.today
  2. ↑ "Djibouti ramps up efforts to get seafarers stranded by coronavirus off ships | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide". www.hellenicshippingnews.com. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  3. ↑ "Ethiopia, Djibouti inaugurate Doraleh-Multipurpose Port livestock terminal". Horn Diplomat. 2021-01-17. Retrieved 2021-09-30.

Bibliography

  • Michelon 745 Africa North East, Arabia 2007
  • GeoCenter Africa North East 1999
  • Maplanida.com
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