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How to get fromNairobi to Asmaraby plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Asmara by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Axum Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane plane NBO - AXU
    2. Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Asmaracar car
    13h 15m
    $285–873

  2. Fly to Mek'Ele Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane plane NBO - MQX
    2. Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Asmaracar car
    14h 24m
    $281–831

  3. Drive 2,505 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Asmaracar car 2,505 km
    39h 57m
    $289–417

  4. Fly to Asmara

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Asmara (ASM)plane plane NBO - ASM
    12h 55m
    $446–858

  5. Fly to Indaselassie, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Indaselassie (SHC)plane plane NBO - SHC
    2. Drive from Indaselassie (SHC) to Asmaracar car
    13h 14m
    $310–1,029

Nairobi (NBO) to Axum Airport (AXU) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,001.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 15m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Asmara, Eritrea?

Etihad, Emirates, and three other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Asmara (ASM) twice daily.

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