There are 3 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Assab by car or plane
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Drive 875.8 km
best- Drive from Addis Ababa to Assab875.8 km
13h 10m$56–81Fly to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport, drive
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB)ADD - JIB
- Drive from Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Assab
9h 30mFly to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport, drive
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)ADD - DIR
- Drive from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Assab
11h 28m$167–195
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Assab is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Assab is to fly and drive which takes 11h 28m and costs $160 - $200.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Assab is 876 km. The road distance is 875.8 km.
It takes approximately 13h 10m to drive 875.8 km from Addis Ababa to Assab.
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Assab is 876 km. It takes approximately 13h 10m to drive from Addis Ababa to Assab.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Assab, Eritrea?
You can drive from Addis Ababa to Assab in around 13h 10m.
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- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–420
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–145
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