There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Bahir Dar by plane, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Nairobi to Ginbot Haya Airport
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ginbot Haya Airport (BJR)plane NBO - BJR
8h 16m$277–809Drive 1,881.6 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Bahir Darcar 1,881.6 km
28h 55m$295–426Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ginbot Haya Airport
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ginbot Haya Airport (BJR)plane WIL - BJR
9h 37m$286–1,000Fly Nairobi to Gondar Airport, taxi
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Gondar Airport (GDQ)plane NBO - GDQ
- Take the taxi from Gondar Airport (GDQ) to Bahir Dartaxi
10h 56m$346–911
Nairobi (NBO) to Ginbot Haya Airport (BJR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Bahir Dar is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 28h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Bahir Dar is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs $270 - $850.
The distance between Nairobi and Bahir Dar is 1484 km. The road distance is 1881.6 km.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Nairobi to Bahir Dar, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Bahir Dar is 1882 km. It takes approximately 28h 55m to drive from Nairobi to Bahir Dar.
There are 12+ hotels available in Bahir Dar.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Bahir Dar, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ginbot Haya Airport (BJR) 4 times a day.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Nairobi to Ginbot Haya Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Nairobi to Ginbot Haya Airport via Mombasa, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Ginbot Haya Airport via Entebbe, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ginbot Haya Airport via Mombasa, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ginbot Haya Airport via Zanzibar, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ginbot Haya Airport via Kisumu, Entebbe, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Gondar Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Nairobi to Gondar Airport via Entebbe, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–950
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