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Nearest Airport to Shillong: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Shillong is Shillong Airport (SHL), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), 67 km away.

Closest airport SHL Shillong Airport 18 km · 11 mi · ~19 min by car
Closest international GAU Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport 67 km · 42 mi · ~1 h 12 min by car

Airports near Shillong

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    Shillong Airport Flag of IndiaShillong, India · Regional Airports in India
    SHL 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
  2. 2
    Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Flag of IndiaGuwahati, India · International Airports in India Meet & Greet →
    GAU 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
  3. 3
    Osmany International Airport Flag of BangladeshSylhet, Bangladesh · International Airports in Bangladesh
    ZYL 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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    Silchar Airport Flag of IndiaSilchar, India · Regional Airports in India Meet & Greet →
    IXS 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  5. 5
    Kailashahar Airport Flag of IndiaKailashahar, India · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in India
    IXH 141 km87 mi · ~2 h 31 min
  6. 6
    Baljek Airport Flag of IndiaIndia · Airfield Airports in India
    — 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
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    Tezpur Airport Flag of IndiaIndia · Regional Airports in India
    TEZ 155 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
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    Yongphulla Airport Flag of BhutanYongphulla, Bhutan · Airfield Airports in Bhutan
    YON 191 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min
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    Dimapur Airport Flag of IndiaDimapur, India · Regional Airports in India
    DMU 192 km120 mi · ~3 h 26 min
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    Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport Flag of IndiaAgartala, India · Regional Airports in India Meet & Greet →
    IXA 198 km123 mi · ~3 h 32 min

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Shillong; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Shillong?

The nearest airport to Shillong is Shillong Airport (SHL), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), 67 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Shillong?

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) is 67 km from Shillong in a straight line — roughly 1 h 12 min by car.

What other airports are near Shillong?

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) — 67 km, Osmany International Airport (ZYL) — 67 km and Silchar Airport (IXS) — 132 km.

How long does it take to get from Shillong to Shillong Airport?

About 19 min by car for the 18 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.