There are 4 ways to get from Dire Dawa to Gambēla by plane, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gambella Airport
best- Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Gambella Airport (GMB)plane DIR - GMB
3h 58m$178–432Drive 1,086.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Dire Dawa to Gambēlacar 1,086.2 km
18h 43m$70–101Fly to Dembi Dolo, taxi
- Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Dembi Dolo (DEM)plane DIR - DEM
- Take the taxi from Dembi Dolo (DEM) to Gambēlataxi
14h 34m$228–484Fly to Gore Airport, taxi
- Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Gore Airport (GOR)plane DIR - GOR
- Take the taxi from Gore Airport (GOR) to Gambēlataxi
15h 35m$248–499
Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Gambella Airport (GMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dire Dawa to Gambēla is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 18h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Dire Dawa to Gambēla is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $170 - $440.
The distance between Dire Dawa and Gambēla is 838 km. The road distance is 1086.2 km.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Dire Dawa to Gambēla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dire Dawa to Gambēla is 1086 km. It takes approximately 18h 43m to drive from Dire Dawa to Gambēla.
What companies run services between Dire Dawa, Ethiopia and Gambēla, Gambela Region, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Gambella Airport (GMB) 4 times a day.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Gambella Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–410
Flights from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Dembi Dolo via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–400
Flights from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Dembi Dolo via Addis Ababa, Nekemte
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–400
Flights from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Gore Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–390
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- $60–100
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