Zaha Hadid Architects' Bishoftu International Airport render. Image © X UniverseConstruction has begun on the new Bishoftu International Airport (BIA), designed by Zaha Hadid Architects for Ethiopian Airlines Group. The new airport will be located approximately 40 kilometers south of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, and is planned to become Africa's largest airport. The project has been designed by Zaha Hadid Architects to respond to Ethiopian Airlines' projected passenger demand and operational requirements, particularly its role as a transfer hub. According to Zaha Hadid Architects, procurement will prioritize concrete, aggregates, and steel produced or recycled locally in Bishoftu.

Source: Ethiopian News January 15, 2026 10:35 UTC