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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 Asmara

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Asmara (ASM)plane plane NBO - ASM
    9h 50m
    $456–858

  2. Fly to Axum Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane plane NBO - AXU
    2. Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Asmaracar car
    13h 40m
    $285–1,023

  3. Drive  2,505 km

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

  4. Fly to Mek'Ele Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane plane NBO - MQX
    2. Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Asmaracar car
    15h 39m
    $341–1,031

  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 39m
    $290–1,029

Nairobi (NBO) to Asmara (ASM) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,904.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 50m

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

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

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