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How to get fromEthiopia to Asmaraby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ethiopia to Asmara by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Axum Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane plane ADD - AXU
    2. Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Asmaracar car
    7h 47m
    $233–249

  2. Drive 1,082.1 km

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    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Asmaracar car 1,082.1 km
    19h 22m
    $70–100

  3. Fly to Mek'Ele Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane plane ADD - MQX
    2. Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Asmaracar car
    8h 53m
    $213–229

  4. Fly to Indaselassie, drive

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Indaselassie (SHC)plane plane ADD - SHC
    2. Drive from Indaselassie (SHC) to Asmaracar car
    8h 57m
    $150–473

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Axum Airport (AXU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 813.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Ethiopia and Asmara, Eritrea?

There is no direct connection from Ethiopia to Asmara. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Axum Airport (AXU), then drive to Asmara. Alternatively, you can drive from Addis Ababa to Asmara in around 19h 22m.

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