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Nearest Airport to Katsina: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Katsina is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA), about 6.6 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), 145 km away.

Closest airport DKA Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport 6.6 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car
Closest international KAN Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport 145 km · 90 mi · ~2 h 35 min by car

Airports near Katsina

  1. 1
    Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport Flag of NigeriaKatsina, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    DKA 6.6 km4 mi · ~7 min
  2. 2
    Maradi Airport Flag of NigerMaradi, Niger · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Niger
    MFQ 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
  3. 3
    Gusau Airport Flag of NigeriaGusau, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    DNGU 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
  4. 4
    Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Flag of NigeriaKano, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    KAN 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
  5. 5
    Zinder Airport Flag of NigerZinder, Niger · Regional Airports in Niger
    ZND 173 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
  6. 6
    Zaria Airport Flag of NigeriaZaria, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    ZAR 207 km129 mi · ~3 h 42 min
  7. 7
    Kaduna International Airport Flag of NigeriaKaduna, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    KAD 257 km160 mi · ~4 h 35 min
  8. 8
    Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport Flag of NigeriaSokoto, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    SKO 260 km161 mi · ~4 h 38 min
  9. 9
    Tahoua Airport Flag of NigerTahoua, Niger · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Niger
    THZ 328 km204 mi · ~5 h 51 min
  10. 10
    Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport Flag of NigeriaBirinin Kebbi, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    DNBK 355 km221 mi · ~6 h 21 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Katsina?

The nearest airport to Katsina is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA), about 6.6 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), 145 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Katsina?

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) is 145 km from Katsina in a straight line — roughly 2 h 35 min by car.

What other airports are near Katsina?

Maradi Airport (MFQ) — 77 km, Gusau Airport — 134 km and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) — 145 km.

How long does it take to get from Katsina to Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport?

About 7 min by car for the 6.6 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.