
Asmara International Airport is Eritrea's main gateway to the world, sitting high in the Eritrean Highlands above the capital city. If you're planning a trip to or from Eritrea, compare airlines on Traveloka and set a Price Alert to track fares before you book.
Asmara International Airport (IATA: ASM, ICAO: HHAS) lies around 9 km east of central Asmara. At roughly 2,335 metres above sea level, it sits among the highest airports in Africa, and its single runway and single passenger terminal handle every scheduled flight in and out of the country. It is Eritrea's only airport with regular scheduled international service, making it the sole air link between Eritrea and the rest of the world.
Asmara International Airport is international-only — there is currently no scheduled domestic network within Eritrea, so every flight from ASM heads abroad. Recent scheduled destinations have included Cairo, Dubai, Jeddah, Istanbul, Juba and Port Sudan, with onward connections across the Middle East, East Africa and beyond. Route networks change, so always check current schedules and compare carriers before you book.
The airport is home to the national carrier, Eritrean Airlines, which bases its operations here. It is also served by a number of international airlines connecting Asmara to their own hub networks, including EgyptAir, flydubai and Turkish Airlines, linking Eritrea to the Middle East and North Africa.
Asmara International Airport operates a single passenger terminal used for all arrivals and departures. Because there is only one terminal, wayfinding is straightforward, though it's still worth arriving with plenty of time before check-in, as with any single-runway international airport.
The airport is about 9 km from downtown Asmara. Taxis are the most common way to reach the city, and many hotels can arrange airport transfers on request. There is no dedicated rail link to the airport, so road transport is the standard option — confirm current transfer arrangements before you travel.
As a smaller international airport, facilities at ASM are modest compared to major regional hubs. Travellers can expect basic amenities such as seating areas, restrooms and airline check-in counters; dining and retail options are limited, so it's worth arranging food and essentials before arriving if you have a longer layover.
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