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There are 5 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Messina by plane, bus, car, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)planeADD - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
    14h 9m
    €191–569

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Villa San Giovannicar
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    4d
    €1,237–1,787

  3. Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)planeADD - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    14h 34m

  4. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)planeADD - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Messina Centraletrain
    16h 11m
    €234–719

  5. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)planeADD - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    16h 9m

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€184Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop, then take the bus to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Addis Ababa to Messina Marittima via Villa San Giovanni in around 4d.

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