Updated: January 17, 2026
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Asmara Airport (ASM)

Asmara International Airport averages 4 flights per day to 6 destinations, with 0 domestic and 6 international routes. A total of 5 airlines operate at ASM, led by Turkish Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 6 countries across three continents, with Egypt representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Asmara connects to Istanbul, with a typical flight time of 4 hrs 50 mins.

IATA
ASM
ICAO
HHAS
Elevation
7,661 ft (2,335 m) MSL
Local Time
Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00)
Destinations
6 (0 domestic · 6 international)
Flights per day
4 (0 domestic · 4 international)
Busiest Route
Cairo (6/week)
Longest Direct Flight
Istanbul 4 hrs 50 mins
Shortest Flight
Port Sudan 2 hrs 35 mins
Top Airline
Turkish Airlines (2 routes)
Top Country
Egypt (6 flights/week)
Longest Runway
9,843 ft / 3,000 m

Weather in Asmara

6 Destinations from Asmara Airport (ASM)

This week, 6 active routes depart from Asmara International Airport. The busiest route connects Asmara with Cairo and is operated by 1 airline. The longest nonstop flight is to Istanbul, and the shortest flight is to Port Sudan.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
6/week Cairo ASM → CAI
3 hrs
 EgyptAir1
6/week Dubai ASM → DXB
3 hrs 50 mins
 flydubai1
5/week Port Sudan ASM → PZU
2 hrs 35 mins
 Tarco Aviation1
4/week Istanbul ASM → IST
4 hrs 50 mins
 Turkish Airlines1
3/week Jeddah ASM → JED
2 hrs 5 mins
 flynas1
1/week Juba ASM → JUB
2 hrs 30 mins
 Turkish Airlines1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Asmara International Airport is served by 5 airlines, with Turkish Airlines in the lead at 33% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 67% of routes. 4 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 5 airlines operate international routes, compared with 0 serving domestic routes. Turkish Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Istanbul with a flight time of 4 hrs 50 mins.

  • Turkish Airlines2 routes
  • EgyptAir1 route
  • flydubai1 route
  • Tarco Aviation1 route
  • flynas1 route

Asmara International Airport provides direct service to 6 countries across three continents. The route network is 0% domestic and 100% international, with Dubai, United Arab Emirates serving as the primary international destination.

  • Egypt6/week
  • United Arab Emirates6/week
  • Sudan5/week
  • Turkey4/week
  • Saudi Arabia3/week
  • South Sudan1/week

Global Rankings of Asmara Airport (ASM)

This snapshot shows how Asmara Airport (ASM) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

4 Runways at Asmara Airport (ASM)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
07 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
25 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
12 6,401 ft · 1,951 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
30 6,401 ft · 1,951 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt

26 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,843 ft / 3,000 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Asmara International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft · 3,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m