There are 4 ways to get from Eritrea to Somalia by car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Mek'Ele Airport, fly to Egal International Airport - Hargeisa
best- Drive from Gulomahda to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)car
- Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Egal International Airport - Hargeisa (HGA)plane MQX - HGA
9h 30m$345–1,321Drive 2,211.2 km
- Drive from Asmara to Mogadishucar 2,211.2 km
40h 59mDrive to Axum Airport, fly to Egal International Airport - Hargeisa
- Drive from Gulomahda to Axum Airport (AXU)car
- Fly from Axum Airport (AXU) to Egal International Airport - Hargeisa (HGA)plane AXU - HGA
9h 53m$355–1,322Drive to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport, fly to Aden Adde International Airport
- Drive from Assab to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB)car
- Fly from Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ)plane JIB - MGQ
7h 23m
Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Egal International Airport - Hargeisa (HGA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eritrea to Somalia is to drive and fly which costs $340 - $1,400 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Eritrea to Somalia is to drive and fly which takes 9h 30m and costs $340 - $1,400.
The distance between Eritrea and Somalia is 825 km. The road distance is 2211.2 km.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Eritrea to Somalia, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Eritrea to Somalia is 2211 km. It takes approximately 40h 59m to drive from Eritrea to Somalia.
There are seven+ hotels available in Somalia.
What companies run services between Eritrea and Somalia?
There is no direct connection from Eritrea to Somalia. However, you can drive to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) airport, fly to Egal International Airport - Hargeisa (HGA), then take the taxi to Hargeisa. Alternatively, you can drive from Asmara to Mogadishu in around 40h 59m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Egal International Airport - Hargeisa via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from Axum Airport to Egal International Airport - Hargeisa via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,300
Flights from Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport to Aden Adde International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,900
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