There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Eritrea 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 Asmara
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Asmara (ASM)plane NBO - ASM
11h 55m$476–858Drive 2,505 km
cheapest- Drive from Nairobi to Asmaracar 2,505 km
39h 57m$289–417Fly to Mek'Ele Airport, drive
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane NBO - MQX
- Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Gulomahdacar
12h 47m$291–866Fly to Axum Airport, drive
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane NBO - AXU
- Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Gulomahdacar
11h 57m$291–1,016
Nairobi (NBO) to Asmara (ASM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Eritrea is to drive which costs $280 - $420 and takes 39h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Eritrea is to fly which takes 11h 55m and costs $470 - $900.
The distance between Nairobi and Eritrea is 1905 km. The road distance is 2505 km.
It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Nairobi to Eritrea, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Eritrea is 2505 km. It takes approximately 39h 57m to drive from Nairobi to Eritrea.
There are one+ hotels available in Eritrea.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Eritrea?
Saudia, Flynas, and three other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Asmara (ASM) once daily.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Nairobi to Mek'Ele Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Mek'Ele Airport via Entebbe, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Nairobi to Mek'Ele Airport via Kilimanjaro, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Nairobi to Mek'Ele Airport via Kigali, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
Flights from Nairobi to Mek'Ele Airport via Juba, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Nairobi to Mek'Ele Airport via Mogadishu, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
Flights from Nairobi to Axum Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
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