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Nearest Airport to Bukuru: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Bukuru is Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), about 17 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), 123 km away.

Closest airport JOS Yakubu Gowon Airport 17 km · 11 mi · ~18 min by car
Closest international BCU Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport 123 km · 76 mi · ~2 h 12 min by car

Airports near Bukuru

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    Yakubu Gowon Airport Flag of NigeriaJos, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    JOS 17 km11 mi · ~18 min
  2. 2
    Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport Flag of NigeriaBauchi, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    BCU 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  3. 3
    Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Flag of NigeriaAbuja, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
    ABV 196 km122 mi · ~3 h 30 min
  4. 4
    Kaduna International Airport Flag of NigeriaKaduna, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    KAD 196 km122 mi · ~3 h 30 min
  5. 5
    Zaria Airport Flag of NigeriaZaria, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    ZAR 197 km122 mi · ~3 h 31 min
  6. 6
    Gombe Lawanti International Airport Flag of NigeriaGombe, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    GMO 230 km143 mi · ~4 h 06 min
  7. 7
    Makurdi Airport Flag of NigeriaMakurdi, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    MDI 234 km145 mi · ~4 h 11 min
  8. 8
    Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Flag of NigeriaKano, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    KAN 253 km157 mi · ~4 h 31 min
  9. 9
    Minna Airport Flag of NigeriaMinna, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    MXJ 264 km164 mi · ~4 h 43 min
  10. 10
    Gusau Airport Flag of NigeriaGusau, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    DNGU 355 km221 mi · ~6 h 20 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Bukuru?

The nearest airport to Bukuru is Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), about 17 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), 123 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Bukuru?

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) is 123 km from Bukuru in a straight line — roughly 2 h 12 min by car.

What other airports are near Bukuru?

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) — 123 km, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) — 196 km and Kaduna International Airport (KAD) — 196 km.

How long does it take to get from Bukuru to Yakubu Gowon Airport?

About 18 min by car for the 17 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.