There are 4 ways to get from Kampala to Eritrea by plane or car
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Fly to Mek'Ele Airport, drive
best- Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane EBB - MQX
- Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Gulomahdacar
10h 40m$270–915Drive 2,571.8 km
- Drive from Kampala to Asmaracar 2,571.8 km
46h 51m$385–555Fly to Axum Airport, drive
- Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane EBB - AXU
- Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Gulomahdacar
12h 40m$280–1,015Fly to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport, drive
- Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB)plane EBB - JIB
- Drive from Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Assabcar
13h 53m
Entebbe (EBB) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Eritrea is to drive which costs $380 - $600 and takes 46h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kampala to Eritrea is to fly and drive which takes 10h 40m and costs $270 - $950.
The distance between Kampala and Eritrea is 1881 km. The road distance is 2571.8 km.
It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Kampala to Eritrea, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Eritrea is 2572 km. It takes approximately 46h 51m to drive from Kampala to Eritrea.
There are one+ hotels available in Eritrea.
What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Eritrea?
There is no direct connection from Kampala to Eritrea. However, you can take the bus to Entebbe Town, take the taxi to Entebbe (EBB) airport, fly to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX), then drive to Gulomahda. Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Asmara in around 46h 51m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Entebbe to Mek'Ele Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–900
Flights from Entebbe to Axum Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
Flights from Entebbe to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
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