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Nearest Airport to Gilgil: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Gilgil is Nakuru Lanet Airport (NUU), about 29 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 113 km away.
Closest airport
NUU
Nakuru Lanet Airport
29 km · 18 mi · ~31 min by car
Closest international
NBO
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
113 km · 70 mi · ~2 h 01 min by car
Airports near Gilgil
- 1 NUU 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
- 2 NYK 94 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 min
- 3 HKNY 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
- 4 HKRE 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 53 min
- 5 WIL 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
- 6 NBO 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
- 7 EDL 157 km97 mi · ~2 h 48 min
- 8 MRE 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 min
- 9 KIS 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
- 10 JJM 222 km138 mi · ~3 h 57 min
Small airfields nearby
- Manyatta Airport4.0 km
- Gilgil Coulson Airport4.3 km
- Ilkek Airport12 km
- Kigio (Malewa) Airport14 km
- Jolai Delamere Estates Airport15 km
- Head Office Delamere Estates Airport15 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Gilgil; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Gilgil?
The nearest airport to Gilgil is Nakuru Lanet Airport (NUU), about 29 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 113 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Gilgil?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 113 km from Gilgil in a straight line — roughly 2 h 01 min by car.
What other airports are near Gilgil?
Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK) — 94 km, Laikipia Air Base — 98 km and Moi Air Base — 105 km.
How long does it take to get from Gilgil to Nakuru Lanet Airport?
About 31 min by car for the 29 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.