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How to get fromCairo to Mersaby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Mersa by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Dessie, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Dessie (DSE)plane plane CAI - DSE
    2. Drive from Dessie (DSE) to Mersacar car
    10h 31m
    $217–760
  2. Drive 2,855.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairo to Mersacar car 2,855.1 km
    40h
    $183–264
  3. Fly to Lalibela Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Lalibela Airport (LLI)plane plane CAI - LLI
    2. Drive from Lalibela Airport (LLI) to Mersacar car
    12h 42m
    $309–1,114
  4. Fly to Mek'Ele Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane plane CAI - MQX
    2. Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Mersacar car
    13h 34m
    $238–827

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Dessie (DSE) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Mersa, Amhara Region, Ethiopia?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Mersa. However, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Dessie (DSE), then drive to Mersa. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairo to Mersa in around 40h.

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