There are 3 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Danakil Desert by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mek'Ele Airport, drive
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane ADD - MQX
- Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Danakil Desertcar
6h 47m$200–217Drive 894.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Addis Ababa to Danakil Desertcar 894.4 km
16h 18m$58–83Fly to Axum Airport, drive
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane ADD - AXU
- Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Danakil Desertcar
9h 33m$175–401
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Danakil Desert is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 16h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Danakil Desert is to fly and drive which takes 6h 47m and costs $200 - $220.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Danakil Desert is 694 km. The road distance is 894.4 km.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Addis Ababa to Danakil Desert, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Danakil Desert is 894 km. It takes approximately 16h 18m to drive from Addis Ababa to Danakil Desert.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Danakil Desert, Ethiopia?
There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Danakil Desert. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX), then drive to Danakil Desert. Alternatively, you can drive from Addis Ababa to Danakil Desert in around 16h 18m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mek'Ele Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–200
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Axum Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
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