Snapshot
Eritrea at a glance
- Capital
- Asmara
- Area
- 120,000 km²
- Calling code
- +291
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
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Eritrea
Explore Asmara, Keren and Himora. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency ERNTime in Asmara 03:05UTC+03:00Country codes ER / ERI
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6 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Asmara
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Asmara is one option for your time in Asmara. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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National Museum of Eritrea
National Museum of Eritrea is one option for your time in Asmara. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Not recorded
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Asmara Theatre
Asmara Theatre is one option for your time in Asmara. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Great Mosque of Asmara
Great Mosque of Asmara is one option for your time in Asmara. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Enda Mariam Cathedral, Asmara
Enda Mariam Cathedral, Asmara is one option for your time in Asmara. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Governor's Palace, Asmara
Governor's Palace, Asmara is one option for your time in Asmara. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Asmara
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ASM
An arrival option for Asmara
Asmara International Airport
5.6 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at ASM
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ASM airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asmara International Airport | ASM | 5.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Asmara International Airport
Asmara · HHAS
Elevation7661 ft
Coordinates15.2919, 38.910702
Runways
07 / 25
9842 × 148 ft
ASP12 / 30
5951 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP120.7 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
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Getting around Asmara
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Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Asmara
Directions ↗Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Asmara is one option for your time in Asmara. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
National Museum of Eritrea
Directions ↗National Museum of Eritrea is one option for your time in Asmara. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Asmara Theatre
Directions ↗Asmara Theatre is one option for your time in Asmara. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Great Mosque of Asmara
Directions ↗Great Mosque of Asmara is one option for your time in Asmara. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Enda Mariam Cathedral, Asmara
Directions ↗Enda Mariam Cathedral, Asmara is one option for your time in Asmara. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Governor's Palace, Asmara
Directions ↗Governor's Palace, Asmara is one option for your time in Asmara. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Monthly weather in Eritrea
Keren
146,500 residents
JAN
20 °C
FEB
21 °C
MAR
23 °C
APR
24 °C
MAY
26 °C
JUN
26 °C
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