There are 2 ways to get from Addis Ababa 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.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Mekelle is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 13h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Mekelle is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $210 - $230.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Mekelle is 522 km. The road distance is 780 km.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Addis Ababa to Mekelle, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Mekelle is 780 km. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Addis Ababa to Mekelle.
There are four+ hotels available in Mekelle.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Mekelle, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) once daily.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Mek'Ele Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–200
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.