There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Asmara by plane, train, 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 Sydney International Airport to Asmara
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Asmara (ASM)plane SYD - ASM
26h 59m$570–1,624Fly Sydney International Airport to Axum Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane SYD - AXU
- Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Asmaracar
28h 39m$445–1,167Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Asmara
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Asmara (ASM)plane NTL - ASM
38h 53m$1,115–3,521Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Asmara
- Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Asmara (ASM)plane OAG - ASM
39h 45m$842–2,361
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Asmara (ASM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Asmara is to fly and drive which costs $440 - $1,200 and takes 28h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Asmara is to fly which takes 26h 59m and costs $550 - $1,700.
The distance between Sydney and Asmara is 13003 km.
It takes approximately 26h 59m to get from Sydney to Asmara, including transfers.
Asmara is 8h behind Sydney. It is currently 8:33 PM in Sydney and 12:33 PM in Asmara.
There are one+ hotels available in Asmara.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Asmara, Eritrea?
Emirates, Flydubai, and Etihad fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Asmara (ASM) 3 times a day.
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Asmara via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $900–2,700
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Asmara via Melbourne, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,500
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Asmara via Perth, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,500
Flights from Orange Airport to Asmara via Brisbane, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–3,900
Flights from Orange Airport to Asmara via Sydney International Airport, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–3,800
Flights from Orange Airport to Asmara via Melbourne, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–3,800
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Axum Airport via Singapore Changi, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Axum Airport via Abu Dhabi, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Axum Airport via Dubai, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Axum Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,500
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Asmara via Perth, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,500
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Asmara via Melbourne, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,500
Flights from Orange Airport to Asmara via Sydney International Airport, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–3,800
- Website
- etihad.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Asmara via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 35h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
Flights from Orange Airport to Asmara via Sydney International Airport, Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,300
Flights from Orange Airport to Asmara via Melbourne, Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,300
Flights from Orange Airport to Asmara via Brisbane, Doha, Port Sudan
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–3,400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
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