There are 2 ways to get from Dire Dawa to Mekelle by plane or car
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Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Dire Dawa to Mekelle is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 12h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Dire Dawa to Mekelle is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $180 - $440.
The distance between Dire Dawa and Mekelle is 512 km. The road distance is 858.9 km.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Dire Dawa to Mekelle, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dire Dawa to Mekelle is 859 km. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Dire Dawa to Mekelle.
There are five+ hotels available in Mekelle.
What companies run services between Dire Dawa, Ethiopia and Mekelle, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) 3 times a day.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Mek'Ele Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–400
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