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How to get fromJohannesburg to Asmaraby plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Asmara by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Asmara

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Asmara (ASM)plane plane JNB - ASM
    16h 6m
    $418–1,135

  2. Fly to Indaselassie, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Indaselassie (SHC)plane plane JNB - SHC
    2. Drive from Indaselassie (SHC) to Asmaracar car
    14h 15m
    $362–956

  3. Drive 6,217.4 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Asmaracar car 6,217.4 km
    3d 21h
    $868–1,253

  4. Fly to Axum Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane plane JNB - AXU
    2. Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Asmaracar car
    14h 16m
    $437–1,250

  5. Fly to Mek'Ele Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane plane JNB - MQX
    2. Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Asmaracar car
    13h 47m
    $373–1,007

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Asmara (ASM) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket$397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,778.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 6m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Asmara, Eritrea?

Emirates, Flydubai, and five other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Asmara (ASM) 3 times a day.

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