There are 5 ways to get from Kenya to Eritrea by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Mombasa to Mek'Ele Airport, drive
best- Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane MBA - MQX
- Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Gulomahdacar
8h 55m$302–1,009Drive 2,505.3 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Asmaracar 2,505.3 km
39h 57m$393–567Fly Mombasa to Axum Airport, drive
- Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane MBA - AXU
- Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Gulomahdacar
11h 49m$323–859Fly Nairobi to Mek'Ele Airport, drive
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane NBO - MQX
- Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Gulomahdacar
10h 2m$303–836Fly Nairobi to Axum Airport, drive
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane NBO - AXU
- Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Gulomahdacar
11h 47m$304–886
Mombasa (MBA) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kenya to Eritrea is to drive which costs $390 - $600 and takes 39h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kenya to Eritrea is to fly and drive which takes 8h 55m and costs $300 - $1,100.
The distance between Kenya and Eritrea is 2111 km. The road distance is 2505.3 km.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Kenya to Eritrea, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kenya to Eritrea is 2505 km. It takes approximately 39h 57m to drive from Kenya to Eritrea.
There are one+ hotels available in Eritrea.
What companies run services between Kenya and Eritrea?
There is no direct connection from Kenya to Eritrea. However, you can take the taxi to Mombasa (MBA) airport, fly to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX), then drive to Gulomahda. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Asmara in around 39h 57m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Mombasa to Mek'Ele Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–950
Flights from Mombasa to Axum Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–950
Flights from Mombasa to Axum Airport via Nairobi, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–800
Flights from Nairobi to Mek'Ele Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Axum Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
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