Flights to Harar
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Harar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR), 45 km (28 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,791 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gerad Wilwal International Airport (JIJ, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport | DIR | 45 km (28 mi) | 8,791 ft | 3,827 ft |
| Gerad Wilwal International Airport | JIJ | 87 km (54 mi) | 8,202 ft | 5,954 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,791 ft, DIR handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 3,827 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Harar
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harar to Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 1,390 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Harar to Nairobi | Kenya | 1,317 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Harar to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 371 km (231 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Harar to Mogadishu | Somalia | 884 km (549 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Harar to Khartoum | Sudan | 1,250 km (777 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Harar to Sanaa | Yemen | 709 km (441 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Harar to Kakamega | Kenya | 1,293 km (804 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Harar to Omdurman | Sudan | 1,261 km (783 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Harar to Kampala | Uganda | 1,454 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Harar to Makkah | Saudi Arabia | 1,369 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Harar to Aden | Yemen | 500 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Harar to Khartoum North | Sudan | 1,256 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Harar to Taiz | Yemen | 518 km (322 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Harar to Ibb | Yemen | 564 km (351 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Harar to Ta’if | Saudi Arabia | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Harar to Djibouti | Djibouti | 277 km (172 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Harar to Mukalla | Yemen | 958 km (596 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Harar to Asmara | Eritrea | 754 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Harar to Balbala | Djibouti | 272 km (169 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Harar to Nansana | Uganda | 1,455 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Harar to Najrān | Saudi Arabia | 935 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Harar to Ruiru | Kenya | 1,296 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Harar to Guangzhou | China | 7,681 km (4,773 mi) | about 10 h 36 min |
| Harar to Shenzhen | China | 7,767 km (4,826 mi) | about 10 h 42 min |
| Harar to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3,335 km (2,073 mi) | about 5 h 2 min |
| Harar to Lagos | Nigeria | 4,275 km (2,656 mi) | about 6 h 14 min |
| Harar to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 7,052 km (4,382 mi) | about 9 h 47 min |
| Harar to Mumbai | India | 3,483 km (2,164 mi) | about 5 h 13 min |
| Harar to Mexico City | Mexico | 14,702 km (9,135 mi) | about 19 h 36 min |
| Harar to Dongguan | China | 7,733 km (4,805 mi) | about 10 h 40 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Harar?
Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) is the closest large airport at 45 km (28 mi). The others, JIJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DIR from Harar city centre?
45 km (28 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Harar on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.