There are 4 ways to get from Asmara to Ethiopia by car or plane
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Drive to Axum Airport, fly
best- Drive from Asmara to Axum Airport (AXU)car
- Fly from Axum Airport (AXU) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane AXU - ADD
6h 49m$230–251Drive 1,051.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Asmara to Addis Ababacar 1,051.9 km
16h 41m$68–98Drive to Mek'Ele Airport, fly
- Drive from Asmara to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)car
- Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane MQX - ADD
8h 5m$210–229Drive to Indaselassie, fly
- Drive from Asmara to Indaselassie (SHC)car
- Fly from Indaselassie (SHC) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)plane SHC - ADD
7h 54m$149–488
Axum Airport (AXU) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Asmara to Ethiopia is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 16h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Asmara to Ethiopia is to drive and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $230 - $260.
The distance between Asmara and Ethiopia is 813 km. The road distance is 1051.9 km.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Asmara to Ethiopia, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Asmara to Ethiopia is 1052 km. It takes approximately 16h 41m to drive from Asmara to Ethiopia.
There are 329+ hotels available in Ethiopia.
What companies run services between Asmara, Eritrea and Ethiopia?
There is no direct connection from Asmara to Ethiopia. However, you can drive to Axum Airport (AXU) airport, fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), walk to Bole Dildiy, then take the bus to Black Lion. Alternatively, you can drive from Asmara to Addis Ababa in around 16h 41m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Axum Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $215–230
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–200
Flights from Indaselassie to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–460
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