There are 2 ways to get from Cairo to Asmara by plane or car
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Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Asmara (ASM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Asmara is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 33h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Asmara is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $270 - $450.
The distance between Cairo and Asmara is 1859 km. The road distance is 2384.8 km.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cairo to Asmara, including transfers.
Asmara is 1h ahead of Cairo. It is currently 4:50 PM in Cairo and 5:50 PM in Asmara.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Asmara is 2385 km. It takes approximately 33h 17m to drive from Cairo to Asmara.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Asmara, Eritrea?
Egyptair and Tarco Air fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Asmara (ASM) once daily.
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Asmara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–370
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Asmara via Port Sudan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
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