There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Dire Dawa 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 Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)plane CAI - DIR
11h 48m$198–610Drive 3,524.6 km
- Drive from Cairo to Dire Dawacar 3,524.6 km
2d 2h$226–326Fly to Jijiga Wilwal International Airport, drive
- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jijiga Wilwal International Airport (JIJ)plane CAI - JIJ
- Drive from Jijiga Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) to Dire Dawacar
12h 24m$250–765
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Dire Dawa is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 2 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Dire Dawa is to fly which takes 11h 48m and costs $190 - $650.
The distance between Cairo and Dire Dawa is 2563 km. The road distance is 3524.6 km.
It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Cairo to Dire Dawa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Dire Dawa is 3525 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Cairo to Dire Dawa.
There are one+ hotels available in Dire Dawa.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Dire Dawa, Ethiopia?
Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, and Flynas fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) 4 times a day.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Medina, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Jeddah, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Djibouti, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–850
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Jijiga Wilwal International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
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