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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Lamu Islandby plane, bus, ferry, unknown, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Lamu Island by plane, bus, ferry, unknown, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat, travel

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane ADD - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    11h 57m

  2. Fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane ADD - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    11h

  3. Fly to Ukunda, taxi, bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane ADD - UKA
    2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    5. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    14h 12m

  4. Fly to Lamu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane ADD - LAU
    2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    13h 32m

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,603.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Lamu Island, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Lamu Island. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, drive to Mokowe, take the ferry to Lamu Isl, then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Mombasa (MBA), take the taxi to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, drive to Mokowe, take the ferry to Lamu Isl, then travel to Lamu Island.

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