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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Eritreaby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Eritrea by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Mek'Ele Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane plane ADD - MQX
    2. Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Gulomahdacar car
    5h 33m
    $192–207

  2. Drive 1,082.1 km

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    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Asmaracar car 1,082.1 km
    19h 22m
    $70–100

  3. Fly to Axum Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane plane ADD - AXU
    2. Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Gulomahdacar car
    5h 52m
    $206–229

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Eritrea?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Eritrea. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX), then drive to Gulomahda. Alternatively, you can drive from Addis Ababa to Asmara in around 19h 22m.

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