There are 2 ways to get from Dessie to Mekelle by plane or car
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Dessie (DSE) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dessie to Mekelle is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Dessie to Mekelle is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $180 - $430.
The distance between Dessie and Mekelle is 297 km. The road distance is 408.6 km.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Dessie to Mekelle, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dessie to Mekelle is 409 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Dessie to Mekelle.
There are five+ hotels available in Mekelle.
What companies run services between Dessie, Ethiopia and Mekelle, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Dessie (DSE) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) twice daily.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Dessie to Mek'Ele Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–380
Flights from Dessie to Mek'Ele Airport via Bahar Dar, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–440
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