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Nearest Airport to Garissa: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Garissa is Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM), about 175 km (109 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 317 km away.

Closest airport JJM Mulika Lodge Airport 175 km · 109 mi · ~3 h 08 min by car
Closest international NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 317 km · 197 mi · ~5 h 40 min by car

Airports near Garissa

  1. 1
    Mulika Lodge Airport Flag of KenyaMeru-Kinna, Kenya · Airfield Airports in Kenya
    JJM 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 min
  2. 2
    Manda Airport Flag of KenyaLamu, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    LAU 245 km152 mi · ~4 h 22 min
  3. 3
    Wajir Airport Flag of KenyaWajir, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    WJR 248 km154 mi · ~4 h 26 min
  4. 4
    Kiwayu Airport Flag of KenyaKiwayu, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    KWY 249 km154 mi · ~4 h 26 min
  5. 5
    Nanyuki Civil Airport Flag of KenyaGathiuru, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    NYK 293 km182 mi · ~5 h 14 min
  6. 6
    Laikipia Air Base Flag of KenyaNanyuki, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKNY 296 km184 mi · ~5 h 17 min
  7. 7
    Malindi International Airport Flag of KenyaMalindi, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    MYD 313 km194 mi · ~5 h 35 min
  8. 8
    Kismayo Airport Flag of SomaliaKismayo, Somalia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Somalia
    KMU 313 km194 mi · ~5 h 35 min
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    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    NBO 317 km197 mi · ~5 h 40 min
  10. 10
    Moi Air Base Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKRE 323 km201 mi · ~5 h 46 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Garissa Airport · HKGA1.2 km
  • Asako Airport77 km
  • Bura East Airport · HKBR79 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Garissa?

The nearest airport to Garissa is Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM), about 175 km (109 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 317 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Garissa?

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 317 km from Garissa in a straight line — roughly 5 h 40 min by car.

What other airports are near Garissa?

Manda Airport (LAU) — 245 km, Wajir Airport (WJR) — 248 km and Kiwayu Airport (KWY) — 249 km.

How long does it take to get from Garissa to Mulika Lodge Airport?

About 3 h 08 min by car for the 175 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.