Non-stop flights to Mekele (MQX)
Alula Aba Airport is a small airport in Ethiopia. It is a domestic airport. There is only one airport that has a direct flight to Mekele. Currently, there is one domestic flight to Mekele.
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All direct flights to Mekele Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Mekele Best time to visit Mekele Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 150 flights arriving at Mekele Airport, which are 35 flights per week or 5 flights per day.
The only flight to Mekele MQX is departing from Addis Ababa (ADD). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 314 miles (505 km).
List of all direct flights to Mekele
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Mekele, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Mekele.
Airlines flying to Mekele
The only airline that flies to Mekele is Ethiopian Airlines.
What is the best time to visit Mekele?
☀️ Hot Mediterranean
The Mediterranean regions near Mekele are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Mekele is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.
Business class flights to Mekele
There is only one airport that has Business Class flights to Mekele, which is Addis Ababa (ADD).
International flights to Mekele
Currently there are no international flights to Mekele. The only flights to Mekele are domestic flights within Ethiopia. To get to Mekele from another country you will need a flight with a stopover through Addis Ababa.
Domestic flights to Mekele
Flights from Ethiopia to Mekele
There is just one domestic flight to Mekele, which is between Mekele and Addis Ababa. From Addis Ababa, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Ethiopia
Alternative airports near Mekele
Flying to an alternative airport near Mekele could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Mekele (MQX) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Axum (AXU) and Shire (SHC).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Mekele?
There is 1 airport in Mekele: Alula Aba Airport (MQX).
What is the best airport to fly into Mekele?
The most convenient airport to fly into Mekele is Alula Aba Airport (MQX).
How many airlines fly to Mekele?
There is 1 airline flying to Mekele, which is Ethiopian Airlines, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Mekele?
Ethiopian Airlines is the only airline flying to Mekele.
Which alliances are flying to Mekele?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to Mekele.
How many nonstop flights are there to Mekele?
There are roughly 150 flights arriving at Mekele every month (or 35 flights each week), from a total of 1 airports - all within Ethiopia.
What is the official name of Mekele Airport?
The official name of Mekele Airport is Alula Aba Airport.
What is the airport code of Mekele Airport?
The airport code of Mekele Airport is MQX.
What are the most popular flights to Mekele?
Addis Ababa is the only airport with a direct connection to Mekele.
How long is the flight to Mekele?
| Addis Ababa to Mekele | 1h 30m |
