Cheap Flights to Eritrea

Useful advice for travelling to Eritrea (ER)

Eritrea is a real African beauty, presenting its many hills, glimmering rivers, and the Red sea shore. The beautiful country is not very rich, and any tourists will help boost its economy. Cheap flights to Eritrea provide an opportunity to explore less known corners of Africa, which promise surprising glimpses of unique local culture and unusual lifestyle.

Preparing for the trip

Before heading out, you must acquire a visa to enter the country. You can submit your application at the nearest Eritrean embassy in London or via selected travel agencies. Visa will be issued in several weeks time and is valid for up to three months.

All tourists arriving through territories infected with yellow fever need to provide proof of previously getting a vaccination against yellow fever. You should also acquire some anti malaria medication beforehand, as there is an infection risk in the country. It is recommended to get vaccinated against tetanus, typhoid fever, meningococcal disease, diphtheria, and hepatitis A and B.

Transportation and travel charges

The best way to get better acquainted with Eritrea is to use buses, taxis, trains, and planes. You could also choose to rent a car. However, if you choose a 4x4, you will have to hire a driver.

You can pay for your purchases using official local currency unit, the Eritrean nakfa (ERN). One nakfa is equal to approximately 0.057 euro. Living costs in Eritrea are higher than in Lithuania. For example, you can have lunch in a cheap restaurant for 1015 nakfas and buy a cappuccino for about 27. In local shops, a 1.5 litre water bottle will cost you 21 nakfa. You can buy one kilogram of rice for about 75 nakfas, while one kilogram of cheese will cost you approximately 537, the same amount as a public transport ticket. Finally, a one kilometre long taxi ride will cost you approximately 21.50 nakfa.

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Best return gifts choices

Usually, tourists will purchase some local-made coffee, cotton clothes, or dried fruit to bring from Eritrea. Gold and silver jewellery, incense, spices, and religious paraphernalia are also great return gift ideas. Woven baskets and chests, along with clay dishes and vases are highly practical purchases.

After spending a holiday in Eritrea, you will definitely return with many bright memories and impressions. This is a valuable opportunity to see exotic landscapes, enjoy local entertainment and food, and explore African traditions.