How long is the flight from Illinois to Mekele?

For as low as $1,605, Ethiopian Air can have you in Mekele from Illinois in 19h 40m. The distance from Illinois to Mekele is about 7352 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mekele ranges from 0.4 - 8.5 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Mekele when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mekele, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 66.2 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to MQX?

When flying from Illinois to Mekele, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Mekele from Illinois?

If you book a flight to Mekele from Illinois, you will be flying to Makale, which is the city’s only airport. Makale (MQX) is located 4.7 mi from the center of Mekele.

Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Mekele that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Mekele flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Mekele?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Mekele?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Mekele by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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dom. 3/2910:15 amORD - MQX

1 stop19h 40mEthiopian Air

jue. 4/27:05 pmMQX - ORD

2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Mekele from Illinois?
If you book a flight to Mekele from Illinois, you will be flying to Makale, which is the city’s only airport. Makale (MQX) is located 4.7 mi from the center of Mekele.
How long is the flight from Illinois to Mekele?
For as low as $1,605, Ethiopian Air can have you in Mekele from Illinois in 19h 40m. The distance from Illinois to Mekele is about 7352 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Mekele that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Mekele flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Mekele?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Mekele.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Mekele?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Mekele by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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$1,605+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Mekele (MQX)

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