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Nearest Airport to Nairobi: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Nairobi is Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), about 4.3 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 13 km away.

Closest airport WIL Nairobi Wilson Airport 4.3 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car

Closest international NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 13 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car

Airports near Nairobi

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Nairobi Wilson Airport Nairobi, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
WIL 4.3 km3 mi · ~5 min
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Moi Air Base Nairobi, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
HKRE 5.1 km3 mi · ~5 min
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
NBO 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
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Nakuru Lanet Airport Nakuru, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
NUU 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
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Nanyuki Civil Airport Gathiuru, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
NYK 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
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Laikipia Air Base Nanyuki, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
HKNY 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
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Amboseli Airport Ol Tukai, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
ASV 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min
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Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip Serena, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
MRE 201 km125 mi · ~3 h 36 min
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Mulika Lodge Airport Meru-Kinna, Kenya · Airfield Airports in Kenya
JJM 222 km138 mi · ~3 h 58 min
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Arusha Airport Arusha, Tanzania · Regional Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →
ARK 233 km145 mi · ~4 h 09 min

Small airfields nearby

Lubarra Airport15 km
Talu Airport19 km
Limuru Airstrip24 km
Orly Airpark · HKIK33 km
Bobs Harries Airport33 km
Athi River Airport35 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Nairobi?

The nearest airport to Nairobi is Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), about 4.3 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 13 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Nairobi?

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 13 km from Nairobi in a straight line — roughly 14 min by car.

What other airports are near Nairobi?

Moi Air Base — 5.1 km, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) — 13 km and Nakuru Lanet Airport (NUU) — 132 km.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Nairobi Wilson Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 4.3 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.