How to find cheap flights to Bahar Dar Airport (BJR)
At the moment, ₹ 44,322 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Bahar Dar Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to BJR for ₹ 91,469.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Bahar Dar, where Bahar Dar Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to land a good deal and have a wider selection of departure options.
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Search for plane tickets to Bahar Dar Airport that come with a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Bahar Dar
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Bahar Dar is typically May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to BJR, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you want to experience Bahar Dar at its busiest, book your flights to BJR for June. Travelling during high seasons often means more to do and see than at other times of the year.
January is the least busy time of year to visit if you prefer a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Bahar Dar then.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. March is the warmest time of year in Bahar Dar, averaging between 14ºC and 31ºC.
Ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC, November sees the lowest temperatures.
January is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Bahar Dar.
The wettest time of year is July. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around 28 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Bahar Dar Airport (BJR): What you need to know
Get to Bahar Dar faster with a direct Ethiopian Airlines flight to Bahar Dar Airport.
If you want to jet off with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your BJR plane ticket with Ethiopian Airlines. Up to 69% of its flights to this airport touch down on schedule.
On arrival at BJR, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.
After a late or long flight to BJR, rest up at Homland Hotel Bahirdar. Shimela Lodge is another option near Bahar Dar Airport where you can get a good night's sleep.
Bahar Dar Airport has an on-time performance of 65%. This rating reflects how often departing flights from BJR arrive according to plan.
Bahar Dar Airport is located in Bahar Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.
Getting to central Bahar Dar from Bahar Dar Airport (BJR)
The distance from BJR to central Bahar Dar is about 8 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 20 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to BJR.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 35 minutes.
Bahar Dar comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Bahar Dar highlights
Jump off your flight to Bahar Dar and make a beeline for these well-known attractions:
Lake Tana: The perfect spot to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 3 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
Azwa Mariam Monastery: This will also be a trip highlight. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometres northwest of the centre of Bahar Dar.
How to get to Werota from Bahar Dar Airport (BJR)
Going directly to Werota? From BJR, it'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to drive there. The city is about 64 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Bahar Dar Airport (BJR) to Finote Selam
If Finote Selam is where you're going, it's around 105 kilometres from Bahar Dar Airport.
The drive time to Finote Selam is roughly 3 hours 30 minutes.
Explore more of Ethiopia
There's plenty more of Ethiopia ready to be uncovered. About 113 kilometres north of Bahar Dar, set off for Gondar. What not to miss? Start with Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar's Imperial Structures and Fasiladas Bath Timket.
