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Nearest Airport to Giriftu: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Giriftu is Wajir Airport (WJR), about 48 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 485 km away.

Closest airport WJR Wajir Airport 48 km · 30 mi · ~51 min by car
Closest international NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 485 km · 301 mi · ~8 h 39 min by car

Airports near Giriftu

  1. 1
    Wajir Airport Flag of KenyaWajir, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    WJR 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
  2. 2
    Mulika Lodge Airport Flag of KenyaMeru-Kinna, Kenya · Airfield Airports in Kenya
    JJM 268 km166 mi · ~4 h 47 min
  3. 3
    Laikipia Air Base Flag of KenyaNanyuki, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKNY 374 km232 mi · ~6 h 41 min
  4. 4
    Nanyuki Civil Airport Flag of KenyaGathiuru, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    NYK 379 km235 mi · ~6 h 46 min
  5. 5
    Kismayo Airport Flag of SomaliaKismayo, Somalia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Somalia
    KMU 401 km249 mi · ~7 h 09 min
  6. 6
    Kiwayu Airport Flag of KenyaKiwayu, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    KWY 473 km294 mi · ~8 h 27 min
  7. 7
    Nakuru Lanet Airport Flag of KenyaNakuru, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    NUU 474 km295 mi · ~8 h 28 min
  8. 8
    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    NBO 485 km301 mi · ~8 h 39 min
  9. 9
    Moi Air Base Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKRE 486 km302 mi · ~8 h 41 min
  10. 10
    Nairobi Wilson Airport Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    WIL 493 km306 mi · ~8 h 48 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Giriftu?

The nearest airport to Giriftu is Wajir Airport (WJR), about 48 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 485 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Giriftu?

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 485 km from Giriftu in a straight line — roughly 8 h 39 min by car.

What other airports are near Giriftu?

Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) — 268 km, Laikipia Air Base — 374 km and Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK) — 379 km.

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

About 51 min by car for the 48 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.