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How to get fromEthiopia to Kenyaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ethiopia to Kenya by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Nairobi

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    1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane DIR - NBO
    5h 25m
    $609–710

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    24h 29m
    $59–73

  3. Drive  1,400.2 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Nairobicar car 1,400.2 km
    21h 53m
    $220–317

  4. Fly Awassa Airport to Nairobi

    1. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane AWA - NBO
    7h 38m
    $342–1,015

  5. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nairobi

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane ADD - NBO
    5h 48m
    $354–625

  6. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mombasa

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane ADD - MBA
    5h 22m
    $221–488

  7. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane ADD - KIS
    7h 3m
    $330–930

  8. Fly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Eldoret International Airport

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane ADD - EDL
    10h 15m
    $373–1,032

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,362.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Ethiopia and Kenya?

Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Nairobi (NBO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Abyssinia Luxury Coach operates a bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi once daily. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 24h.

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