Meeting someone at Bahir Dar Airport.
Bahir Dar Airport (BJR · HABD), Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Bahir Dar Airport
Make a sign for BJR Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Bahir Dar Airport is a regional airport, usually with a single arrivals area. When a couple of flights land together it fills up fast, so agree one exact spot to wait.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at BJR, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within Ethiopia are usually much quicker.
Bahir Dar runs on Africa/Addis Ababa time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of BJR: Gondar GDQ (102 km), Debra Marcos DBM (150 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Bahir Dar?
Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like BJR usually have one arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at BJR?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at BJR right now?
Bahir Dar runs on Africa/Addis Ababa time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at BJR without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
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