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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Massawaby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Massawa by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Asmara, taxi

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Asmara (ASM)plane plane ADD - ASM
    2. Take the taxi from Asmara (ASM) to Massawataxi taxi
    8h 25m
    $395–762

  2. Drive 1,169 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Massawacar car 1,169 km
    20h 40m
    $75–108

  3. Fly to Axum Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane plane ADD - AXU
    2. Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Massawacar car
    8h 56m
    $240–257

  4. Fly to Mek'Ele Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane plane ADD - MQX
    2. Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Massawacar car
    9h 59m
    $218–240

  5. Fly to Indaselassie, drive

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Indaselassie (SHC)plane plane ADD - SHC
    2. Drive from Indaselassie (SHC) to Massawacar car
    10h 6m
    $153–477

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Asmara (ASM) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 829 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Massawa, Eritrea?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Massawa. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Asmara (ASM), then take the taxi to Massawa. Alternatively, you can drive from Addis Ababa to Massawa in around 20h 40m.

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