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Nearest Airport to Dadaab: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Dadaab is Wajir Airport (WJR), about 188 km (117 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 406 km away.

Closest airport WJR Wajir Airport 188 km · 117 mi · ~3 h 22 min by car
Closest international NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 406 km · 252 mi · ~7 h 15 min by car

Airports near Dadaab

  1. 1
    Wajir Airport Flag of KenyaWajir, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    WJR 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 22 min
  2. 2
    Mulika Lodge Airport Flag of KenyaMeru-Kinna, Kenya · Airfield Airports in Kenya
    JJM 235 km146 mi · ~4 h 12 min
  3. 3
    Kismayo Airport Flag of SomaliaKismayo, Somalia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Somalia
    KMU 244 km152 mi · ~4 h 21 min
  4. 4
    Kiwayu Airport Flag of KenyaKiwayu, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    KWY 249 km155 mi · ~4 h 27 min
  5. 5
    Manda Airport Flag of KenyaLamu, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    LAU 265 km165 mi · ~4 h 44 min
  6. 6
    Nanyuki Civil Airport Flag of KenyaGathiuru, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    NYK 364 km226 mi · ~6 h 29 min
  7. 7
    Laikipia Air Base Flag of KenyaNanyuki, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKNY 365 km227 mi · ~6 h 31 min
  8. 8
    Malindi International Airport Flag of KenyaMalindi, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    MYD 366 km227 mi · ~6 h 32 min
  9. 9
    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    NBO 406 km252 mi · ~7 h 15 min
  10. 10
    Moi Air Base Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKRE 411 km255 mi · ~7 h 20 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Dadaab Airport1.2 km
  • Liboi Airport72 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Dadaab?

The nearest airport to Dadaab is Wajir Airport (WJR), about 188 km (117 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 406 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Dadaab?

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 406 km from Dadaab in a straight line — roughly 7 h 15 min by car.

What other airports are near Dadaab?

Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) — 235 km, Kismayo Airport (KMU) — 244 km and Kiwayu Airport (KWY) — 249 km.

How long does it take to get from Dadaab to Wajir Airport?

About 3 h 22 min by car for the 188 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.