There are 3 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Axum 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 Axum Airport
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane ADD - AXU
3h 24m$168–397Drive 995.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Addis Ababa to Axumcar 995.4 km
14h 42m$94–135Fly to Indaselassie, taxi
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Indaselassie (SHC)plane ADD - SHC
- Take the taxi from Indaselassie (SHC) to Axumtaxi
4h 21m$197–433
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Axum Airport (AXU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Axum is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 14h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Axum is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $160 - $400.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Axum is 589 km. The road distance is 995.4 km.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Addis Ababa to Axum, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Axum is 995 km. It takes approximately 14h 42m to drive from Addis Ababa to Axum.
There are four+ hotels available in Axum.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Axum, Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Axum Airport (AXU) once daily.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Axum Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–390
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Indaselassie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–390
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
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