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Nearest Airport to Nyeri: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Nyeri is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 41 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 100 km away.

Closest airport NYK Nanyuki Civil Airport 41 km · 26 mi · ~44 min by car
Closest international NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 100 km · 62 mi · ~1 h 47 min by car

Airports near Nyeri

  1. 1
    Nanyuki Civil Airport Flag of KenyaGathiuru, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    NYK 41 km26 mi · ~44 min
  2. 2
    Laikipia Air Base Flag of KenyaNanyuki, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKNY 51 km31 mi · ~54 min
  3. 3
    Nakuru Lanet Airport Flag of KenyaNakuru, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    NUU 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  4. 4
    Moi Air Base Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKRE 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
  5. 5
    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    NBO 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  6. 6
    Nairobi Wilson Airport Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    WIL 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  7. 7
    Mulika Lodge Airport Flag of KenyaMeru-Kinna, Kenya · Airfield Airports in Kenya
    JJM 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
  8. 8
    Eldoret International Airport Flag of KenyaEldoret, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    EDL 211 km131 mi · ~3 h 46 min
  9. 9
    Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip Flag of KenyaSerena, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    MRE 242 km150 mi · ~4 h 19 min
  10. 10
    Kisumu International Airport Flag of KenyaKisumu, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    KIS 249 km155 mi · ~4 h 27 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Nyeri Airport · HKNI7.1 km
  • Marrian's Airport9.6 km
  • Laburra Airport14 km
  • Solio Ranch Airport · HKSL21 km
  • Nanyuki West Airport31 km
  • National Park Airstrip35 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Nyeri?

The nearest airport to Nyeri is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 41 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 100 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Nyeri?

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 100 km from Nyeri in a straight line — roughly 1 h 47 min by car.

What other airports are near Nyeri?

Laikipia Air Base — 51 km, Nakuru Lanet Airport (NUU) — 89 km and Moi Air Base — 96 km.

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

About 44 min by car for the 41 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.