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Nearest Airport to Merti: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Merti is Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM), about 113 km (70 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 328 km away.

Closest airport JJM Mulika Lodge Airport 113 km · 70 mi · ~2 h 01 min by car
Closest international NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 328 km · 204 mi · ~5 h 52 min by car

Airports near Merti

  1. 1
    Mulika Lodge Airport Flag of KenyaMeru-Kinna, Kenya · Airfield Airports in Kenya
    JJM 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
  2. 2
    Wajir Airport Flag of KenyaWajir, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    WJR 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 07 min
  3. 3
    Laikipia Air Base Flag of KenyaNanyuki, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKNY 216 km134 mi · ~3 h 51 min
  4. 4
    Nanyuki Civil Airport Flag of KenyaGathiuru, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    NYK 220 km137 mi · ~3 h 56 min
  5. 5
    Nakuru Lanet Airport Flag of KenyaNakuru, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    NUU 317 km197 mi · ~5 h 40 min
  6. 6
    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    NBO 328 km204 mi · ~5 h 52 min
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    Moi Air Base Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKRE 329 km204 mi · ~5 h 52 min
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    Nairobi Wilson Airport Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    WIL 336 km209 mi · ~6 h 00 min
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    Eldoret International Airport Flag of KenyaEldoret, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    EDL 388 km241 mi · ~6 h 56 min
  10. 10
    Lodwar Airport Flag of KenyaLodwar, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    LOK 409 km254 mi · ~7 h 19 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Merti Airstrip7.8 km
  • Garba Tula Airport · HKGT63 km
  • Mado Gashi Airport69 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Merti?

The nearest airport to Merti is Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM), about 113 km (70 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 328 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Merti?

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 328 km from Merti in a straight line — roughly 5 h 52 min by car.

What other airports are near Merti?

Wajir Airport (WJR) — 175 km, Laikipia Air Base — 216 km and Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK) — 220 km.

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

About 2 h 01 min by car for the 113 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.