Abeche is 750 km east of N'Djamena, and getting there requires either a flight or a serious commitment to overland travel. All visitors should check the current security situation for eastern Chad before making any plans; the region has experienced conflict related to cross-border instability with Sudan, and conditions change.
By Air
Abeche Airport (IATA: AEH) receives regular flights from N'Djamena operated by domestic carriers. The flight takes around two hours and is the only practical option for most travelers. Schedules shift and seats sell out, so book as early as possible. The airport is a few kilometres north of the town centre; shared taxis meet flights.
By Road
The overland route from N'Djamena follows a rough piste for much of its length. In the dry season, the journey takes at least two days by 4WD with a driver who knows the route. In the wet season (June–September), sections of the road are impassable. There is no reliable public transport covering the full distance; bush taxis and trucks make portions of the journey, but piecing together the full route is difficult and slow.
Most organized expeditions to the Ennedi Plateau stage through Abeche and arrive with their own vehicles. If you are joining a group tour, transport will be arranged for you.
Security
Eastern Chad, including the area around Abeche, has seen periodic insecurity related to the situation in Darfur across the Sudanese border. Many governments advise against non-essential travel to this region. Check your government's travel advisory and register with your embassy in N'Djamena before traveling east.