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
9h 14m$291–814Drive 1,451 km
cheapest- Drive from Nairobi to Gambēlacar 1,451 km
29h 6m$228–329Fly to Dembi Dolo, taxi
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Dembi Dolo (DEM)plane NBO - DEM
- Take the taxi from Dembi Dolo (DEM) to Gambēlataxi
14h$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 $220 - $330 and takes 29h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Gambēla is to fly which takes 9h 14m and costs $290 - $850.
The distance between Nairobi and Gambēla is 1137 km. The road distance is 1451 km.
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Nairobi to Gambēla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Gambēla is 1451 km. It takes approximately 29h 6m 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) twice daily.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Nairobi to Gambella Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Dembi Dolo via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Nairobi to Dembi Dolo via Entebbe, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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