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How to get fromNairobi to Asmara Airport (ASM)by bus, plane or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Asmara Airport (ASM) by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Axum Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Axum Airport (AXU)planeNBO - AXU
    3. Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Asmara-Airport-ASMcar
    12h 30m
    $295–923

  2. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Asmara

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Asmara (ASM)planeNBO - ASM
    9h 29m
    $271–951

  3. Drive 2,439.3 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Asmara Airport (ASM)car2,439.3 km
    38h 25m
    $281–406

  4. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Indaselassie, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Indaselassie (SHC)planeNBO - SHC
    3. Drive from Indaselassie (SHC) to Asmara-Airport-ASMcar
    15h 49m
    $280–879

  5. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Mek'Ele Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)planeNBO - MQX
    3. Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Asmara-Airport-ASMcar
    14h 11m
    $331–1,030

  6. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Axum Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Axum Airport (AXU)planeWIL - AXU
    2. Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Asmara-Airport-ASMcar
    20h 41m
    $286–1,013

Nairobi (NBO) to Axum Airport (AXU) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Asmara Airport (ASM), Eritrea?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Asmara Airport (ASM). However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Axum Airport (AXU), then drive to Asmara-Airport-ASM. Alternatively, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, then fly to Asmara (ASM).

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