Djibouti is a small country located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and south, and Somalia to the southeast. With a population of approximately one million people, it covers an area of about 23,200 square kilometers. Djibouti is known for its strategic location near the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, making it an important center for shipping and trade in the region.
The official languages of Djibouti are French and Arabic, with Somali and Afar also widely spoken. The country’s primary currency is the Djiboutian Franc (DJF), which has a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar.
The local time in Djibouti is three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+3), which means it is one hour ahead of Central European Time (CET). Djibouti does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The flight time from the UK to Djibouti varies depending on the departure city and the airline. A direct flight from London to Djibouti takes approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes, while indirect flights with one or more stops can take considerably longer.
Djibouti’s main airport is the Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB), located approximately 6 kilometers south of the capital city, Djibouti City. The address for the airport is Ambouli, Djibouti. The airport serves as a hub for Air Djibouti and operates flights to a number of domestic and international destinations.