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Nearest Airport to Sāmarrā’: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Sāmarrā’ is Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport, about 35 km (22 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), 109 km away.

Closest airport IQ-0045 Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport 35 km · 22 mi · ~37 min by car
Closest international BGW Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base 109 km · 68 mi · ~1 h 56 min by car

Airports near Sāmarrā’

  1. 1
    Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport Flag of IraqDhuluiya, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 35 km22 mi · ~37 min
  2. 2
    Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad Flag of IraqAl Bakr, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 52 km32 mi · ~56 min
  3. 3
    Al Sahra Army Air Field Flag of IraqTikrit, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  4. 4
    Al Taji Army Air Field Flag of IraqTaji, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    ORTI 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  5. 5
    Tuz Khurmatu Air Base Flag of IraqIraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 99 km61 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  6. 6
    Al Taqaddum Air Base Flag of IraqAl Habbaniyah, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    TQD 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  7. 7
    Tal Ashtah New Air Base Flag of IraqIraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 107 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
  8. 8
    Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flag of IraqBaghdad, Iraq · International Airports in Iraq Meet & Greet →
    BGW 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 56 min
  9. 9
    Rasheed Air Base Flag of IraqBaghdad, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  10. 10
    Al Asad Air Base Flag of IraqHīt, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    IQA 141 km87 mi · ~2 h 31 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Sāmarrā’?

The nearest airport to Sāmarrā’ is Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport, about 35 km (22 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), 109 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Sāmarrā’?

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 109 km from Sāmarrā’ in a straight line — roughly 1 h 56 min by car.

What other airports are near Sāmarrā’?

Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad — 52 km, Al Sahra Army Air Field — 62 km and Al Taji Army Air Field — 82 km.

How long does it take to get from Sāmarrā’ to Samarra East Air Base / Dhuluiya Airport?

About 37 min by car for the 35 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.