There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Gambēla 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 to Gambella Airport
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Gambella Airport (GMB)plane NBO - GMB
8h 39m$281–864Drive 1,452.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Nairobi to Gambēlacar 1,452.1 km
29h 11m$168–242Fly to Dembi Dolo, taxi
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Dembi Dolo (DEM)plane NBO - DEM
- Take the taxi from Dembi Dolo (DEM) to Gambēlataxi
10h 35m$321–1,076
Nairobi (NBO) to Gambella Airport (GMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Gambēla is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 29h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Gambēla is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $280 - $900.
The distance between Nairobi and Gambēla is 1137 km. The road distance is 1452.1 km.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Nairobi to Gambēla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Gambēla is 1452 km. It takes approximately 29h 11m to drive from Nairobi to Gambēla.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Gambēla, Gambela Region, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Gambella Airport (GMB) 3 times a day.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Nairobi to Gambella Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Dembi Dolo via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Dembi Dolo via Addis Ababa, Nekemte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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