Non-stop flights from Mekele (MQX)
Mekele Airport (IATA: MQX, ICAO: HAMK), also known as Alula Aba Airport, is a small airport in Ethiopia with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 3 domestic flights from Mekele.
The longest flight from Mekele MQX is a 195 mile (314 km) non-stop route to Addis Ababa ADD. This direct flight takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes and is operated by Ethiopian Airlines.
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Only one airline is flying from and to Mekele, which is Ethiopian Airlines.
Popular destinations from Mekele
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Mekele, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Mekele that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Mekele
There is only one airport that has Business Class flights from Mekele, which is Addis Ababa (ADD).
International flights from Mekele
Currently there are no international flights departing from Mekele. To get from Mekele to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Addis Ababa or Shire.
Domestic flights from Mekele
Flights from Mekele to Ethiopia
There are 3 airports in Ethiopia that have non-stop domestic flights from Mekele.
All direct flights from Mekele to Addis Ababa, Humera and Shire are operated by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Alternative airports near Mekele
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Mekele (MQX). The nearest airports to Mekele (MQX) 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 from Mekele?
The most convenient airport to fly from Mekele is Alula Aba Airport (MQX).
How many airlines fly from Mekele?
There is 1 airline flying from Mekele, which is Ethiopian Airlines, as of May 2024.
Which airlines fly from Mekele?
Ethiopian Airlines is the only airline flying from Mekele.
Which alliances are flying from Mekele?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying from Mekele.
How many nonstop flights are there from Mekele?
There are roughly 291 flights departing from Mekele every month (or 70 flights each week), to a total of 3 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 from Mekele?
Addis Ababa, Humera and Shire are the 3 most popular routes from Mekele. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Mekele, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Mekele?
Mekele to Addis Ababa | 1h 30m |
Mekele to Humera | 50m |
Mekele to Shire | 35m |