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Eritrea's national carrier connecting the Horn of Africa.
Headquarters
Asmara, Eritrea
Nasair is an Eritrean airline operating under the IATA code UE and ICAO code NAS, with the callsign NASAIRWAYS. It serves as one of the primary carriers operating out of Eritrea, providing both domestic and limited international air services in the Horn of Africa region.
The airline operates from Asmara International Airport, the main gateway into and out of Eritrea. Like many carriers in the region, Nasair functions in a challenging operating environment shaped by Eritrea's geopolitical circumstances and limited aviation infrastructure.
Detailed public information about Nasair's fleet, route network, and corporate structure is limited due to Eritrea's restricted information environment. The airline remains a relatively obscure carrier with minimal international presence compared to larger African airlines.
Hubs & network
Nasair operates primarily out of Asmara International Airport (ASM), the main international airport of Eritrea.
Fleet
Detailed fleet composition is not publicly well-documented, but the airline is believed to operate a small number of narrow-body or turboprop aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Operates under IATA code UE and ICAO code NAS with callsign NASAIRWAYS.
- ›Based in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea.
- ›Eritrea has one of Africa's most restricted information environments, limiting available data on the airline.
- ›Serves regional destinations in the Horn of Africa.
- ›Not affiliated with any major global airline alliance.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (16 legs)












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Route network
ADE → ASM320
ADE → DXB320
ASM → ADE320
ASM → JED320
ASM → JUB320
ASM → KRT733
ASM → NBO320
DXB → ADE320
EBB → ASM320
JED → ASM320
JUB → EBB320
JUB → KRT733
KRT → ASM733
KRT → JUB733
MSW → ASM733
NBO → ASM320
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Nasair, officially known as Nasair Eritrea, was an airline based in Asmara, Eritrea. It operated scheduled flights to domestic destinations in Eritrea, as well as limited scheduled services to the Middle East and Eastern Africa. As of May 2014 the airline was reported to be "out of business."
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Arab News· 7/3/2013
Nasair receives new Airbus A-320 jets
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Aviation Business Middle East· 5/12/2013
Nasair To Operate 50 Flights A Week To DWC
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Gulf News· 9/16/2018
Saudi carrier nasair gets complete makeover
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Hotelier Middle East· 9/2/2009
Nasair to introduce Jeddah-Sana’a route
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Daily Monitor· 1/2/2021
Eritrean airline enters Uganda amid slow passenger growth
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