There are 4 ways to get from Harar to Axum by taxi, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport, fly to Axum Airport
best- Take the taxi from Harar to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)taxi
- Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane DIR - AXU
6h 6m$249–552Drive 1,089.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Harar to Axumcar 1,089.4 km
17h 19m$102–148Taxi to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport, fly to Indaselassie, taxi
- Take the taxi from Harar to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)taxi
- Fly from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Indaselassie (SHC)plane DIR - SHC
- Take the taxi from Indaselassie (SHC) to Axumtaxi
8h 43m$278–589Taxi to Jijiga Wilwal International Airport, fly to Axum Airport
- Take the taxi from Harar to Jijiga Wilwal International Airport (JIJ)taxi
- Fly from Jijiga Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane JIJ - AXU
5h 54m$214–497
Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Axum Airport (AXU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harar to Axum is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 17h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Harar to Axum is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $210 - $500.
The distance between Harar and Axum is 667 km. The road distance is 1089.4 km.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Harar to Axum, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Harar to Axum is 1089 km. It takes approximately 17h 19m to drive from Harar to Axum.
There are four+ hotels available in Axum.
What companies run services between Harar, Ethiopia and Axum, Ethiopia?
There is no direct connection from Harar to Axum. However, you can take the taxi to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) airport, fly to Axum Airport (AXU), then take the taxi to Axum. Alternatively, you can drive from Harar to Axum in around 17h 19m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Axum Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–470
Flights from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Indaselassie via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–470
Flights from Jijiga Wilwal International Airport to Axum Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–420
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $35–75
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