There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Dire Dawa 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 from Nairobi
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)plane NBO - DIR
9h 1m$608–710Drive 1,710.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Nairobi to Dire Dawacar 1,710.9 km
26h 47m$268–387Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)plane WIL - DIR
9h 42m$298–1,048
Nairobi (NBO) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Dire Dawa is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 26h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Dire Dawa is to fly which takes 9h 1m and costs $600 - $750.
The distance between Nairobi and Dire Dawa is 1377 km. The road distance is 1710.9 km.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Nairobi to Dire Dawa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Dire Dawa is 1711 km. It takes approximately 26h 47m to drive from Nairobi to Dire Dawa.
There are one+ hotels available in Dire Dawa.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Dire Dawa, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) 4 times a day.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Nairobi to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Entebbe, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Nairobi to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Mombasa, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Mombasa, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Zanzibar, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport via Kisumu, Entebbe, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
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