There are 4 ways to get from Mogadishu to Asmara 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 to Axum Airport, drive
best- Fly from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane MGQ - AXU
- Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Asmaracar
19h 52m$350–1,229Drive 2,211.2 km
- Drive from Mogadishu to Asmaracar 2,211.2 km
40h 59mFly to Indaselassie, drive
- Fly from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) to Indaselassie (SHC)plane MGQ - SHC
- Drive from Indaselassie (SHC) to Asmaracar
19h 52m$355–1,235Fly to Mek'Ele Airport, drive
- Fly from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane MGQ - MQX
- Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Asmaracar
10h 31m$366–1,237
Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) to Axum Airport (AXU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mogadishu to Asmara is to fly and drive which costs $350 - $1,300 and takes 19h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Mogadishu to Asmara is to fly and drive which takes 10h 31m and costs $360 - $1,300.
The distance between Mogadishu and Asmara is 1765 km. The road distance is 2211.2 km.
It takes approximately 19h 52m to get from Mogadishu to Asmara, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mogadishu to Asmara is 2211 km. It takes approximately 40h 59m to drive from Mogadishu to Asmara.
There are one+ hotels available in Asmara.
What companies run services between Mogadishu, Somalia and Asmara, Eritrea?
There is no direct connection from Mogadishu to Asmara. However, you can take the taxi to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) airport, fly to Axum Airport (AXU), then drive to Asmara. Alternatively, you can drive from Mogadishu to Asmara in around 40h 59m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Aden Adde International Airport to Axum Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Aden Adde International Airport to Indaselassie via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Aden Adde International Airport to Mek'Ele Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
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