How to find cheap flights to Kombolcha Airport (DSE)
₹ 132,407 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Kombolcha Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to DSE, the lowest fare is ₹ 53,954.
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The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to find some incredible early bird deals on tickets to Dessie, where Kombolcha Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Dessie
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to DSE.
If you want to experience Dessie at its busiest, book your flights to DSE for July. Travelling during peak periods often means there's more to see and do than at other times.
April is the quietest period of the year to travel if you're after a more laid-back vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Dessie then.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Dessie is warmest in June, averaging between 11ºC and 26ºC.
December sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 6ºC to 21ºC.
January often brings more sun than cloud. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Dessie.
August brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 26 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Flying to Kombolcha Airport (DSE): What you need to know
Head straight to Dessie with Ethiopian Airlines. This top airline has direct flights to Kombolcha Airport.
If you want to jet away with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your DSE plane ticket with Ethiopian Airlines. Up to 76% of its flights into this airport touch down on schedule.
DSE is located in the UTC+3 timezone.
If you have a connection from Kombolcha Airport or flying home from there, you've got a good chance of staying on schedule. Up to 83% of all departures from DSE arrive as planned.
Kombolcha Airport is located in Dessie, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.
Getting to central Dessie from Kombolcha Airport (DSE)
Central Dessie is about 10 kilometres from DSE.
Looking to grab a ride-share or a cab to the centre? The time it takes will depend on when your flight to DSE arrives. Research ahead of time for the best route and estimated travel times.
Lock in your stay at Joamla. It's a comfortable base for exploring all that Dessie has to offer.
Dessie highlights
Put these popular sights at the top of your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Dessie:
Ayiteyef Castle: Located around 2 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Mame VVIP Style የ አልባሳት መሸጫ: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.16 kilometres north-west of the heart of Dessie.
How to get to Kemisē from Kombolcha Airport (DSE)
Going straight to Kemisē? From DSE, it'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to drive there. The city is about 56 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Kombolcha Airport (DSE) to Batī
Batī is another city that you can easily reach from Kombolcha Airport. It's around 32 kilometres away.
Reaching it by car takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Explore more of Ethiopia
There's a whole lot more to experience in Ethiopia, starting with Addis Ababa. National Museum of Ethiopia, Holy Trinity Cathedral and King Minelik II Palace (Unity Park-አንድነት ፓርክ) are must-do's in this city, which is around 257 kilometres south-west of Dessie. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is the closest airport in Addis Ababa.
Dire Dawa makes a great addition to your trip to Ethiopia. You'll find it roughly 290 kilometres south-east of Dessie. ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral and Mosque stand out as highlights. You can get here through Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport (DIR).
Roughly 290 kilometres south of Dessie, Nazrēt is worth working into your travels. Great reasons to visit include Al-Aqsa Mosque, Holy Trinity Church and kidane Meheret Church.
