There are 2 ways to get from Mekelle to Dire Dawa by plane or car
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Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) flights
Questions & Answers
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 fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $160 - $550.
The distance between Mekelle and Dire Dawa is 513 km. The road distance is 859.7 km.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Mekelle to Dire Dawa, including transfers.
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 three+ 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
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–490
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