There are 2 ways to get from Mekelle to Dire Dawa by car or plane
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Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Mekelle to Dire Dawa is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 12h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Mekelle to Dire Dawa is to drive which takes 12h 48m and costs $55 - $80.
The distance between Mekelle and Dire Dawa is 860 km. The road distance is 859.7 km.
It takes approximately 12h 48m to drive 859.7 km from Mekelle to Dire Dawa.
Yes, the driving distance between Mekelle to Dire Dawa is 860 km. It takes approximately 12h 48m to drive from Mekelle to Dire Dawa.
There are one+ hotels available in Dire Dawa.
What companies run services between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Dire Dawa, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) 3 times a day.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Mek'Ele Airport to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–380
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