There are 5 ways to get from Eritrea to Kenya by car or plane
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Drive to Mek'Ele Airport, fly to Nairobi
best- Drive from Gulomahda to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)car
- Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Nairobi (NBO)plane MQX - NBO
8h 6m$261–765Drive 2,452.6 km
- Drive from Asmara to Nairobicar 2,452.6 km
38h 3m$283–409Drive to Mek'Ele Airport, fly to Mombasa
- Drive from Gulomahda to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)car
- Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Mombasa (MBA)plane MQX - MBA
10h 14m$340–989Drive to Axum Airport, fly to Nairobi
- Drive from Gulomahda to Axum Airport (AXU)car
- Fly from Axum Airport (AXU) to Nairobi (NBO)plane AXU - NBO
11h 29m$261–766Drive to Axum Airport, fly to Mombasa
- Drive from Gulomahda to Axum Airport (AXU)car
- Fly from Axum Airport (AXU) to Mombasa (MBA)plane AXU - MBA
10h 43m$340–1,140
Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Nairobi (NBO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eritrea to Kenya is to drive which costs $280 - $410 and takes 38h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Eritrea to Kenya is to drive and fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $260 - $800.
The distance between Eritrea and Kenya is 1849 km. The road distance is 2452.6 km.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Eritrea to Kenya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Eritrea to Kenya is 2453 km. It takes approximately 38h 3m to drive from Eritrea to Kenya.
There are 11168+ hotels available in Kenya.
What companies run services between Eritrea and Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Eritrea to Kenya. However, you can drive to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, then take the bus to Kencom/Ambassadeur. Alternatively, you can drive from Asmara to Nairobi in around 38h 3m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Nairobi via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Mombasa via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Axum Airport to Nairobi via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Axum Airport to Mombasa via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
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