There are 3 ways to get from Jimma 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 Jimma Airport (JIM) to Gambella Airport (GMB)plane JIM - GMB
3h 45m$159–383Drive 364 km
cheapest- Drive from Jimma to Gambēlacar 364 km
7h 25m$35–50Fly to Dembi Dolo, taxi
- Fly from Jimma Airport (JIM) to Dembi Dolo (DEM)plane JIM - DEM
- Take the taxi from Dembi Dolo (DEM) to Gambēlataxi
17h 1m$208–439
Jimma Airport (JIM) to Gambella Airport (GMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jimma to Gambēla is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Jimma to Gambēla is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $150 - $390.
The distance between Jimma and Gambēla is 269 km. The road distance is 364 km.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Jimma to Gambēla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Jimma to Gambēla is 364 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Jimma to Gambēla.
What companies run services between Jimma, Ethiopia and Gambēla, Gambela Region, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Jimma Airport (JIM) to Gambella Airport (GMB) twice daily.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Jimma Airport to Gambella Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–370
Flights from Jimma Airport to Dembi Dolo via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 1m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–370
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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