There are 2 ways to get from Cairo to Mekelle by plane or car
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Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Mekelle is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 38h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Mekelle is to fly which takes 9h 53m and costs $250 - $850.
The distance between Cairo and Mekelle is 2084 km. The road distance is 2625.5 km.
It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Cairo to Mekelle, including transfers.
Mekelle is 1h ahead of Cairo. It is currently 1:54 PM in Cairo and 2:54 PM in Mekelle.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Mekelle is 2626 km. It takes approximately 38h 52m to drive from Cairo to Mekelle.
There are three+ hotels available in Mekelle.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Mekelle, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines, Egyptair, and Air Algérie fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) twice daily.
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- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Mek'Ele Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
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