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How to get fromNairobi to Mekelleby bus, plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Mekelle by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Nairobi, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane plane NBO - MQX
    8h 58m
    $263–778

  2. Drive 2,190.9 km

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    1. Drive from Nairobi to Mekellecar car 2,190.9 km
    34h 52m
    $253–365

  3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane plane WIL - MQX
    15h 44m
    $272–948

Nairobi (NBO) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Mekelle, Ethiopia?

Safarilink, Ethiopian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) every 4 hours.

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