There are 3 ways to get from Axum to Dire Dawa by plane, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Axum Airport
best- Fly from Axum Airport (AXU) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)plane AXU - DIR
5h 33m$173–436Drive 1,038.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Axum to Dire Dawacar 1,038.9 km
16h 29m$67–96Taxi to Indaselassie, fly
- Take the taxi from Axum to Indaselassie (SHC)taxi
- Fly from Indaselassie (SHC) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)plane SHC - DIR
6h 10m$204–473
Axum Airport (AXU) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Axum to Dire Dawa is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 16h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Axum to Dire Dawa is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $170 - $440.
The distance between Axum and Dire Dawa is 617 km. The road distance is 1038.9 km.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Axum to Dire Dawa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Axum to Dire Dawa is 1039 km. It takes approximately 16h 29m to drive from Axum to Dire Dawa.
There are one+ hotels available in Dire Dawa.
What companies run services between Axum, Ethiopia and Dire Dawa, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Axum Airport (AXU) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) 3 times a day.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Axum Airport to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–420
Flights from Indaselassie to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–420
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, and Need to know: Jadrolinija - to help you get the most out of your next trip.