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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ethiopia to Nairobi by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane DIR - NBO
    6h 10m
    $279–860

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus bus
    24h
    $55–75

  3. Drive  1,399.9 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Nairobicar car 1,399.9 km
    21h 54m
    $162–233

  4. Fly from Awassa Airport

    1. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane AWA - NBO
    7h 53m
    $332–1,015

  5. Fly from Mek'Ele Airport

    1. Fly from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MQX - NBO
    7h 40m
    $275–779

  6. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,362.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Ethiopia and Nairobi, 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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