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
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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 11m and costs $270 - $470.
The distance between Cairo and Asmara is 1859 km. The road distance is 2384.8 km.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Cairo to Asmara, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Asmara is 2385 km. It takes approximately 33h 17m to drive from Cairo to Asmara.
There are one+ hotels available in Asmara.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Asmara, Eritrea?
Egyptair, Tarco Air, and two other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Asmara (ASM) twice daily.
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Asmara via Port Sudan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–1,300
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