Flights to Asmara

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Flight deals to Asmara

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Asmara Airport? If you want to travel to Asmara Airport next month, return fares start from R 20,021. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Asmara.

Airports near Asmara

Compare routes to Asmara below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Asmara. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 13,415.
The cheapest month to fly to Asmara is usually May.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Asmara but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Asmara Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Asmara is R 13,415. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Asmara Airport is Friday, 29 May 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Asmara is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, EgyptAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Asmara.

Flying to Asmara

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 8,568
Cheapest month to flyMay

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How to find cheap flights to Asmara International Airport (ASM)

  • Currently, R 8,568 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Asmara International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to ASM for R 13,415.

  • Get updates on fares by creating a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to ASM fall, you'll be notified.

  • Book as early as possible. You might even be able to score some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Asmara, where Asmara International Airport is located.

  • Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of scoring cheap flights to Asmara. This will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, along with different fares.

  • Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are usually cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Asmara International Airport.

Best time to go to Asmara

  • You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Asmara in May.

  • If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to ASM.

  • February is the most popular month for flights to ASM. Visit then if you're eager to experience Asmara at its liveliest.

  • Travel in December if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Asmara are generally less expensive.

  • With averages of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF), June is when Asmara is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.

  • Ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF), January is when temperatures are at their lowest.

  • With one day of rain on average, January is the driest month in Asmara.

  • August brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 28 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.

Flying to Asmara International Airport (ASM): What you need to know

  • Get to Asmara in a single journey. These are some of the airlines offering direct flights to Asmara International Airport:

  • If you want to jet away with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your ASM plane ticket with flydubai. Up to 75% of its flights to this airport arrive according to schedule.

  • ASM is located in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Looking for a stay within easy reach of Asmara International Airport? Hop off your flight to ASM and be tucked up in bed not long after at Hotel Asmara Palace.

  • Flights departing from Asmara International Airport reach their destination as scheduled 74% of the time. This figure reflects the airport's reliability when it comes to punctuality.

  • Asmara International Airport is located in Asmara, Maekel Region, Eritrea.

Getting to central Asmara from Asmara International Airport (ASM)

  • Central Asmara is about 6 kilometres from ASM.

  • If you're taking a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to ASM, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.

  • Expect the journey to take about 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Asmara has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to help get you started:

Asmara highlights

  • These top attractions should be on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Asmara:

    • National Museum of Eritrea: Around 0.32 kilometres northwest of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.

    • Fiat Tagliero: Need another good reason to visit Asmara? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 0.64 kilometres southwest of the city centre.

How to get to Keren from Asmara International Airport (ASM)

  • The nearby city of Keren is about 97 kilometres from ASM. Heading into the centre by taxi or ride-share will take around 1 hour 40 minutes.

Travelling from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to Massawa

  • Massawa is around 64 kilometres from Asmara International Airport if that's where your trip takes you.

  • The drive time to Massawa is roughly 2 hours.

Explore more of Eritrea

  • Another city in Eritrea that could easily become a favourite is Massawa. From Asmara, it's around 64 kilometres northeast and features highlights like Covered Bazaar and Coral-Block Houses. Find time for Old railway station too.

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