Semera Airport

Semera Airport serves as the small regional gateway to Semera and Ethiopia’s Afar Region, opening in the late 1990s and operating from a single modest terminal that handles mainly domestic traffic. As a compact but strategically placed airfield, it’s important for travelers heading to the Danakil Depression and nearby mining and government centers. Ground access is straightforward via paved regional roads with shared taxis and minibuses linking Semera to larger hubs such as Addis Ababa and Mekelle, while scheduled flights—typically operated by Ethiopian Airlines and a few regional carriers—run on limited frequency. Travel costs here are generally affordable compared with international gateways, though options and schedules are more limited.