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Nearest Airport to Zanjan: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Zanjan is Zanjan Airport (JWN), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Payam International Airport (PYK), 232 km away.

Closest airport JWN Zanjan Airport 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car
Closest international PYK Payam International Airport 232 km · 144 mi · ~4 h 08 min by car

Airports near Zanjan

  1. 1
    Zanjan Airport Flag of IranZanjan, Iran · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iran
    JWN 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
  2. 2
    Sardar-e-Jangal Airport Flag of IranRasht, Iran · Regional Airports in Iran
    RAS 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  3. 3
    Qazvin Airport Flag of IranQazvin, Iran · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iran
    GZW 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
  4. 4
    Nojeh Air Base Flag of IranAmirabad, Iran · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iran
    NUJ 163 km102 mi · ~2 h 55 min
  5. 5
    Ardabil Airport Flag of IranArdabil, Iran · Regional Airports in Iran
    ADU 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
  6. 6
    Ramsar Airport Flag of IranRamsar, Iran · Regional Airports in Iran
    RZR 197 km122 mi · ~3 h 31 min
  7. 7
    Hamadan Airport Flag of IranHamadan, Iran · Regional Airports in Iran
    HDM 201 km125 mi · ~3 h 36 min
  8. 8
    Sanandaj Airport Flag of IranIran · Regional Airports in Iran
    SDG 208 km129 mi · ~3 h 43 min
  9. 9
    Payam International Airport Flag of IranKaraj, Iran · International Airports in Iran
    PYK 232 km144 mi · ~4 h 08 min
  10. 10
    Lankaran International Airport Flag of AzerbaijanLankaran, Azerbaijan · Airfield Airports in Azerbaijan
    LLK 233 km145 mi · ~4 h 10 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Zanjan?

The nearest airport to Zanjan is Zanjan Airport (JWN), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Payam International Airport (PYK), 232 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Zanjan?

Payam International Airport (PYK) is 232 km from Zanjan in a straight line — roughly 4 h 08 min by car.

What other airports are near Zanjan?

Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) — 123 km, Qazvin Airport (GZW) — 147 km and Nojeh Air Base (NUJ) — 163 km.

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

About 17 min by car for the 16 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.