Dire Dawa Airport (DIR-Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma). So much to see, so little time. Before you get behind the wheel of your rental car and discover the place, we'll get you up to speed on some basic info.Dire Dawa Airport (DIR-Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma) is about 2 miles to the north from downtown Dire Dawa.