There are 2 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Lac ‘Assal by plane or car
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Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Lac ‘Assal is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Lac ‘Assal is to drive which takes 12h 14m and costs $50 - $75.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Lac ‘Assal is 679 km. The road distance is 780 km.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Addis Ababa to Lac ‘Assal, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Lac ‘Assal is 780 km. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from Addis Ababa to Lac ‘Assal.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Lac ‘Assal, Djibouti?
There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Lac ‘Assal. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB), then drive to Lac ‘Assal. Alternatively, you can drive from Addis Ababa to Lac ‘Assal in around 12h 14m.
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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
- $220–390
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