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Nearest Airport to Karatina: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Karatina is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 48 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 95 km away.

Closest airport NYK Nanyuki Civil Airport 48 km · 30 mi · ~51 min by car
Closest international NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 95 km · 59 mi · ~1 h 42 min by car

Airports near Karatina

  1. 1
    Nanyuki Civil Airport Flag of KenyaGathiuru, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    NYK 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
  2. 2
    Laikipia Air Base Flag of KenyaNanyuki, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKNY 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
  3. 3
    Moi Air Base Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKRE 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  4. 4
    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    NBO 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
  5. 5
    Nairobi Wilson Airport Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    WIL 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  6. 6
    Nakuru Lanet Airport Flag of KenyaNakuru, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    NUU 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
  7. 7
    Mulika Lodge Airport Flag of KenyaMeru-Kinna, Kenya · Airfield Airports in Kenya
    JJM 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 29 min
  8. 8
    Eldoret International Airport Flag of KenyaEldoret, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    EDL 232 km144 mi · ~4 h 09 min
  9. 9
    Amboseli Airport Flag of KenyaOl Tukai, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    ASV 241 km150 mi · ~4 h 18 min
  10. 10
    Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip Flag of KenyaSerena, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    MRE 257 km160 mi · ~4 h 35 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Nyeri Airport · HKNI21 km
  • Marrian's Airport29 km
  • Laburra Airport29 km
  • National Park Airstrip35 km
  • Wanguru (Thiba) Airport36 km
  • Solio Ranch Airport · HKSL38 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Karatina?

The nearest airport to Karatina is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 48 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 95 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Karatina?

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 95 km from Karatina in a straight line — roughly 1 h 42 min by car.

What other airports are near Karatina?

Laikipia Air Base — 58 km, Moi Air Base — 93 km and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) — 95 km.

How long does it take to get from Karatina to Nanyuki Civil Airport?

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