There are 4 ways to get from Jijiga to Gambēla 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 to Gambella Airport
best- Fly from Jijiga Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) to Gambella Airport (GMB)plane JIJ - GMB
5h 5m$165–409Drive 1,243.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Jijiga to Gambēlacar 1,243.7 km
21h 56m$117–169Fly to Dembi Dolo, taxi
- Fly from Jijiga Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) to Dembi Dolo (DEM)plane JIJ - DEM
- Take the taxi from Dembi Dolo (DEM) to Gambēlataxi
17h 11m$213–465Fly to Gore Airport, taxi
- Fly from Jijiga Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) to Gore Airport (GOR)plane JIJ - GOR
- Take the taxi from Gore Airport (GOR) to Gambēlataxi
18h 12m$231–481
Jijiga Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) to Gambella Airport (GMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jijiga to Gambēla is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 21h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Jijiga to Gambēla is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $160 - $410.
The distance between Jijiga and Gambēla is 930 km. The road distance is 1243.7 km.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Jijiga to Gambēla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Jijiga to Gambēla is 1244 km. It takes approximately 21h 56m to drive from Jijiga to Gambēla.
What companies run services between Jijiga, Ethiopia and Gambēla, Gambela Region, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Jijiga Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) to Gambella Airport (GMB) 3 times a day.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Jijiga Wilwal International Airport to Gambella Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–400
Flights from Jijiga Wilwal International Airport to Dembi Dolo via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–390
Flights from Jijiga Wilwal International Airport to Gore Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–390
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- $60–100
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