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Nearest Airport to Al Ḩayy: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Al Ḩayy is Kut Al Hayy East Air Base, about 33 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), 156 km away.

Closest airport IQ-0030 Kut Al Hayy East Air Base 33 km · 20 mi · ~35 min by car
Closest international NJF Al Najaf International Airport 156 km · 97 mi · ~2 h 47 min by car

Airports near Al Ḩayy

  1. 1
    Kut Al Hayy East Air Base Flag of IraqIraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 33 km20 mi · ~35 min
  2. 2
    Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport Flag of IraqAl Kut, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    ORUB 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
  3. 3
    Ali Air Base Flag of IraqNasiriyah, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    XNH 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
  4. 4
    Qalat Salih Air Base Flag of IraqIraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
  5. 5
    Al Najaf International Airport Flag of IraqNajaf, Iraq · International Airports in Iraq
    NJF 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
  6. 6
    Ilam Airport Flag of IranIlam, Iran · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iran
    IIL 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 min
  7. 7
    Jalibah Southeast Air Base Flag of IraqJalibah, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 189 km117 mi · ~3 h 22 min
  8. 8
    Rasheed Air Base Flag of IraqBaghdad, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 24 min
  9. 9
    Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flag of IraqBaghdad, Iraq · International Airports in Iraq Meet & Greet →
    BGW 208 km129 mi · ~3 h 43 min
  10. 10
    Dezful Airport Flag of IranDezful, Iran · Regional Airports in Iran
    DEF 223 km139 mi · ~3 h 59 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Al Ḩayy?

The nearest airport to Al Ḩayy is Kut Al Hayy East Air Base, about 33 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), 156 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Al Ḩayy?

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) is 156 km from Al Ḩayy in a straight line — roughly 2 h 47 min by car.

What other airports are near Al Ḩayy?

Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport — 44 km, Ali Air Base (XNH) — 138 km and Qalat Salih Air Base — 142 km.

How long does it take to get from Al Ḩayy to Kut Al Hayy East Air Base?

About 35 min by car for the 33 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.