By air: Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) sits about 5km south of the city centre and handles all international flights. Ethiopian Airlines has the most connections into the region. Air France operates flights from Paris. There are connections from Dubai, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, and Cairo among others. The airport is small — formalities are straightforward but queues can be slow.
By train: The Djibouti–Addis Ababa railway is one of the notable infrastructure projects of recent years in the Horn of Africa: a modern electrified line that links the Djiboutian capital to the Ethiopian capital in roughly 12 hours. Trains depart from the main railway station in Djibouti City. The scenery — desert, rift escarpments, the Ethiopian highlands — is excellent. Check the current schedule in advance as services have been subject to disruptions.
By sea: Djibouti has a large commercial port but passenger ferry services are limited. Ferries run to Tadjoura and Obock across the Gulf of Tadjoura from the ferry terminal. Occasional services to Yemen existed historically but the war has suspended these.
By road: There are road connections to Ethiopia (the main road to Addis Ababa runs via Dire Dawa) and to Somaliland. The road infrastructure has improved but conditions vary. Shared taxis and buses connect Djibouti City to the Ethiopian border.
Visas: Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival at the airport or apply for an e-visa in advance. Check current requirements before travel.