There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Mekelle 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 Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane NBO - MQX
7h 43m$373–1,128Drive 2,190.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Nairobi to Mekellecar 2,190.3 km
34h 51m$253–365Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane WIL - MQX
10h 24m$355–1,214
Nairobi (NBO) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mekelle is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 34h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mekelle is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $370 - $1,200.
The distance between Nairobi and Mekelle is 1718 km. The road distance is 2190.3 km.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Nairobi to Mekelle, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Mekelle is 2190 km. It takes approximately 34h 51m to drive from Nairobi to Mekelle.
There are four+ hotels available in Mekelle.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Mekelle, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) twice daily.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Nairobi to Mek'Ele Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mek'Ele Airport via Mombasa, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,300
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mek'Ele Airport via Zanzibar, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mek'Ele Airport via Kilimanjaro, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mek'Ele Airport via Kisumu, Entebbe, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mek'Ele Airport via Kisumu, Nairobi, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
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