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Nearest Airport to Lamu: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Lamu is Manda Airport (LAU), about 2.5 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), 244 km away.
Closest airport
LAU
Manda Airport
2.5 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international
MBA
Moi International Airport
244 km · 152 mi · ~4 h 21 min by car
Airports near Lamu
- 1 LAU 2.5 km2 mi · ~5 min
- 2 KWY 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
- 3 MYD 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 29 min
- 4 MBA 244 km152 mi · ~4 h 21 min
- 5 KMU 273 km169 mi · ~4 h 52 min
- 6 PMA 353 km220 mi · ~6 h 19 min
- 7 TGT 374 km232 mi · ~6 h 40 min
- 8 JJM 405 km252 mi · ~7 h 14 min
- 9 ASV 408 km253 mi · ~7 h 17 min
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Kilimanjaro International AirportJRO 444 km276 mi · ~7 h 56 min
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Kismayo, Somalia · Regional · no scheduled flightsSmall airfields nearby
- Mokowe Airport8.0 km
- Manda Point Airstrip9.1 km
- Camp Simba Airfield11 km
- Bahari East Airstrip25 km
- Matangeni East Airstrip27 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Lamu; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Lamu?
The nearest airport to Lamu is Manda Airport (LAU), about 2.5 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), 244 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Lamu?
Moi International Airport (MBA) is 244 km from Lamu in a straight line — roughly 4 h 21 min by car.
What other airports are near Lamu?
Kiwayu Airport (KWY) — 56 km, Malindi International Airport (MYD) — 139 km and Moi International Airport (MBA) — 244 km.
How long does it take to get from Lamu to Manda Airport?
About 5 min by car for the 2.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.