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How to get fromJohannesburg to Massawaby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Massawa by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Asmara, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Asmara (ASM)plane plane JNB - ASM
    2. Take the taxi from Asmara (ASM) to Massawataxi taxi
    17h 45m
    $503–1,238

  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 Massawacar car
    15h 36m
    $368–968

  3. Drive 6,304.2 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Massawacar car 6,304.2 km
    3d 22h
    $880–1,271

  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 Massawacar car
    15h 37m
    $443–1,258

  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 Massawacar car
    15h 5m
    $378–1,018

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket$397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,892.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Massawa. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Asmara (ASM), then take the taxi to Massawa. Alternatively, you can drive from Johannesburg to Massawa in around 3d 22h.

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