Transport in Djibouti explained

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

Air transport

Airlines

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

• Jubba Airways

Airports

See main article: List of airports in Djibouti. 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	ICAO	IATA	Usage	Runway	Length (ft)	Length (m)	Remarks
Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport	HDAM	JIB	Civilian/Military	Paved	10335	3150
Chabelley Airport	HDCH	none	Military	Paved	8530	2600

Maritime transport

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.

Bibliography

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

Notes and References

1. http://www.airlineupdate.com/content_public/airlines/africa/djibouti.htm Air Djibouti entry at airlineupdate.com
2. Web site: Djibouti ramps up efforts to get seafarers stranded by coronavirus off ships Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide. 2021-06-23. www.hellenicshippingnews.com.
3. Web site: 2021-01-17. Ethiopia, Djibouti inaugurate Doraleh-Multipurpose Port livestock terminal. 2021-09-30. Horn Diplomat. en-US.