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Nearest Airport to Wajir: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Wajir is Wajir Airport (WJR), about 4.1 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 487 km away.

Closest airport WJR Wajir Airport 4.1 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 487 km · 303 mi · ~8 h 42 min by car

Airports near Wajir

  1. 1
    Wajir Airport Flag of KenyaWajir, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    WJR 4.1 km3 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Mulika Lodge Airport Flag of KenyaMeru-Kinna, Kenya · Airfield Airports in Kenya
    JJM 272 km169 mi · ~4 h 51 min
  3. 3
    Kismayo Airport Flag of SomaliaKismayo, Somalia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Somalia
    KMU 357 km222 mi · ~6 h 22 min
  4. 4
    Laikipia Air Base Flag of KenyaNanyuki, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKNY 387 km241 mi · ~6 h 55 min
  5. 5
    Nanyuki Civil Airport Flag of KenyaGathiuru, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    NYK 391 km243 mi · ~6 h 59 min
  6. 6
    Kiwayu Airport Flag of KenyaKiwayu, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    KWY 435 km270 mi · ~7 h 46 min
  7. 7
    Manda Airport Flag of KenyaLamu, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    LAU 455 km283 mi · ~8 h 07 min
  8. 8
    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    NBO 487 km303 mi · ~8 h 42 min
  9. 9
    Moi Air Base Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKRE 489 km304 mi · ~8 h 44 min
  10. 10
    Nakuru Lanet Airport Flag of KenyaNakuru, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    NUU 489 km304 mi · ~8 h 44 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Wajir?

The nearest airport to Wajir is Wajir Airport (WJR), about 4.1 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 487 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Wajir?

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 487 km from Wajir in a straight line — roughly 8 h 42 min by car.

What other airports are near Wajir?

Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) — 272 km, Kismayo Airport (KMU) — 357 km and Laikipia Air Base — 387 km.

How long does it take to get from Wajir to Wajir Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 4.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.