There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi 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 Nairobi (NBO) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane NBO - AXU
- Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Asmaracar
13h 25m$311–901Drive 2,505.3 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Asmaracar 2,505.3 km
39h 57m$393–567Fly to Asmara
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Asmara (ASM)plane NBO - ASM
11h 15m$476–858Fly to Indaselassie, drive
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Indaselassie (SHC)plane NBO - SHC
- Drive from Indaselassie (SHC) to Asmaracar
15h 44m$321–916Fly to Mek'Ele Airport, drive
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane NBO - MQX
- Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Asmaracar
12h 54m$326–871Fly to Humera, drive
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Humera (HUE)plane NBO - HUE
- Drive from Humera (HUE) to Asmaracar
19h 16m$326–1,101
Nairobi (NBO) to Axum Airport (AXU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Asmara is to drive which costs $390 - $600 and takes 39h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Asmara is to fly which takes 11h 15m and costs $470 - $900.
The distance between Nairobi and Asmara is 2002 km. The road distance is 2505.3 km.
It takes approximately 13h 25m to get from Nairobi to Asmara, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Asmara is 2505 km. It takes approximately 39h 57m to drive from Nairobi to Asmara.
There are one+ hotels available in Asmara.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Asmara, Eritrea?
Saudia, Flynas, and four other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Asmara (ASM) 4 times a week.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Nairobi to Axum Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Indaselassie via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Indaselassie via Entebbe, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Indaselassie via Juba, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Nairobi to Indaselassie via Mogadishu, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
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 Humera via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Humera via Addis Ababa, Gonder
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Humera via Entebbe, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Asmara via Addis Ababa, Port Sudan
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
Flights from Nairobi to Asmara via Juba, Khartoum
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- flynas.com
Flights from Nairobi to Asmara via Jeddah
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
- Website
- badrairlines.com
Flights from Nairobi to Asmara via Juba, Port Sudan
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $700–4,100
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