Cheap Flights to Butajira

If you've ever chanced upon a visit to Ethiopia, be sure to include the town of Butajira in your itinerary. It’s a tiny town founded by missionary Pete Azaiz in 1926 and is located in south-central Ethiopia. While foreigners know very few about this little town, it is a great town to visit for those few adventurous souls looking for an offbeat travel destination. There are regular cheap flights to Butajira almost every day.

Just like every town in Ethiopia, Butajira is blessed with the country’s unique cultural heritage and spectacular mountain scenery. But one thing unique about Butajira is their market day every Friday. Soaked under the sun for hours, vendors come from miles to sell their coffee pots, handmade baskets, textiles and produce. You can buy a beautifully made Ethiopian coffee pot for only 3 Birr, which is equivalent to half an American dollar. Even if you’re not a big fan of organic produce and flea markets, you will surely find joy in this experience. Don’t miss out on all the fun, why don’t you start looking online for cheap flights to Butajira?

While you’re at it, don’t forget to do your homework regarding Ethiopian culture. If it’s your first time to go to Africa, be prepared for culture shock. Ethiopians, in particular, eat exclusively with their right hands; they use pieces of injera to pick up their food. Also, if you want to fit in easily, it is a good idea to incorporate basic Amharic phrases in your vocabulary. You should also book your lodging arrangements in advance. There may not be any luxury accommodations in town, but you will surely find a decent place to rest your head. Try to check if the Fikado Asore Hotel and Rediet Hotel have available rooms on your visit. These hotels in Butajira are known to offer travelers exactly what they need – a small clean room with very basic amenities.

Even if traveling in Butajira is already inexpensive, you can still save a lot of money by planning things ahead of time. Book your hotel rooms and flight tickets in advance to save as much as 50% in cost.