There are 3 ways to get from Gondar to Mekelle by plane, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Gondar Airport
best- Fly from Gondar Airport (GDQ) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane GDQ - MQX
4h 20m$371–418Drive 526 km
cheapest- Drive from Gondar to Mekellecar 526 km
8h 57m$34–49Taxi to Ginbot Haya Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Gondar to Ginbot Haya Airport (BJR)taxi
- Fly from Ginbot Haya Airport (BJR) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane BJR - MQX
6h 29m$310–633
Gondar Airport (GDQ) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gondar to Mekelle is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Gondar to Mekelle is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $370 - $420.
The distance between Gondar and Mekelle is 274 km. The road distance is 526 km.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Gondar to Mekelle, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Gondar to Mekelle is 526 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Gondar to Mekelle.
There are four+ hotels available in Mekelle.
What companies run services between Gondar, Ethiopia and Mekelle, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Gondar Airport (GDQ) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) 3 times a day.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Gondar Airport to Mek'Ele Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–380
Flights from Gondar Airport to Mek'Ele Airport via Ginbot Haya Airport, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $340–380
Flights from Gondar Airport to Mek'Ele Airport via Lalibela, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–380
Flights from Ginbot Haya Airport to Mek'Ele Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–490
Flights from Ginbot Haya Airport to Mek'Ele Airport via Debre Marcos, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–490
Flights from Ginbot Haya Airport to Mek'Ele Airport via Dessie, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–550
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