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Nearest Airport to Ibi: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ibi is Makurdi Airport (MDI), about 135 km (84 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), 256 km away.

Closest airport MDI Makurdi Airport 135 km · 84 mi · ~2 h 25 min by car
Closest international BCU Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport 256 km · 159 mi · ~4 h 34 min by car

Airports near Ibi

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    Makurdi Airport Flag of NigeriaMakurdi, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    MDI 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
  2. 2
    Yakubu Gowon Airport Flag of NigeriaJos, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    JOS 189 km117 mi · ~3 h 22 min
  3. 3
    Bamenda Airport Flag of CameroonBamenda, Cameroon · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Cameroon
    BPC 242 km150 mi · ~4 h 19 min
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    Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport Flag of NigeriaBauchi, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    BCU 256 km159 mi · ~4 h 34 min
  5. 5
    Gombe Lawanti International Airport Flag of NigeriaGombe, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    GMO 267 km166 mi · ~4 h 47 min
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    Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Flag of NigeriaAbuja, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
    ABV 288 km179 mi · ~5 h 08 min
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    Bafoussam Airport Flag of CameroonBafoussam, Cameroon · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Cameroon
    BFX 302 km187 mi · ~5 h 23 min
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    Foumban Nkounja Airport Flag of CameroonFoumban, Cameroon · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Cameroon
    FOM 304 km189 mi · ~5 h 26 min
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    Akanu Ibiam International Airport Flag of NigeriaEnegu, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
    ENU 307 km191 mi · ~5 h 29 min
  10. 10
    Yola Airport Flag of NigeriaYola, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    YOL 319 km198 mi · ~5 h 41 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ibi?

The nearest airport to Ibi is Makurdi Airport (MDI), about 135 km (84 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), 256 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ibi?

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) is 256 km from Ibi in a straight line — roughly 4 h 34 min by car.

What other airports are near Ibi?

Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) — 189 km, Bamenda Airport (BPC) — 242 km and Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) — 256 km.

How long does it take to get from Ibi to Makurdi Airport?

About 2 h 25 min by car for the 135 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.