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Nearest Airport to Lafia: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lafia is Makurdi Airport (MDI), about 89 km (55 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), 149 km away.

Closest airport MDI Makurdi Airport 89 km · 55 mi · ~1 h 35 min by car

Closest international ABV Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport 149 km · 93 mi · ~2 h 40 min by car

Airports near Lafia

1
Makurdi Airport Makurdi, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
MDI 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
2
Yakubu Gowon Airport Jos, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
JOS 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
3
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
ABV 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
4
Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enegu, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
ENU 248 km154 mi · ~4 h 26 min
5
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport Bauchi, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
BCU 259 km161 mi · ~4 h 37 min
6
Minna Airport Minna, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
MXJ 260 km161 mi · ~4 h 38 min
7
Kaduna International Airport Kaduna, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
KAD 278 km173 mi · ~4 h 58 min
8
Chinua Achebe International Airport Umuleri, Nigeria · Airfield Airports in Nigeria
DNAN 307 km191 mi · ~5 h 29 min
9
Zaria Airport Zaria, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
ZAR 307 km191 mi · ~5 h 29 min
10
Bamenda Airport Bamenda, Cameroon · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Cameroon
BPC 325 km202 mi · ~5 h 49 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lafia?

The nearest airport to Lafia is Makurdi Airport (MDI), about 89 km (55 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), 149 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lafia?

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) is 149 km from Lafia in a straight line — roughly 2 h 40 min by car.

What other airports are near Lafia?

Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) — 133 km, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) — 149 km and Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU) — 248 km.

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

About 1 h 35 min by car for the 89 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.