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Nearest Airport to Lissam: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lissam is Bamenda Airport (BPC), about 129 km (80 mi) away in Cameroon. The closest large international airport is Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), 286 km away.

Closest airport BPC Bamenda Airport 129 km · 80 mi · ~2 h 18 min by car
Closest international ENU Akanu Ibiam International Airport 286 km · 178 mi · ~5 h 06 min by car

Airports near Lissam

  1. 1
    Bamenda Airport Flag of CameroonBamenda, Cameroon · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Cameroon
    BPC 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
  2. 2
    Makurdi Airport Flag of NigeriaMakurdi, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    MDI 168 km104 mi · ~3 h 00 min
  3. 3
    Bafoussam Airport Flag of CameroonBafoussam, Cameroon · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Cameroon
    BFX 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 21 min
  4. 4
    Foumban Nkounja Airport Flag of CameroonFoumban, Cameroon · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Cameroon
    FOM 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 24 min
  5. 5
    Akanu Ibiam International Airport Flag of NigeriaEnegu, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
    ENU 286 km178 mi · ~5 h 06 min
  6. 6
    Yakubu Gowon Airport Flag of NigeriaJos, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    JOS 301 km187 mi · ~5 h 22 min
  7. 7
    Margaret Ekpo International Airport Flag of NigeriaCalabar, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    CBQ 310 km193 mi · ~5 h 32 min
  8. 8
    Akwa Ibom International Airport Flag of NigeriaUyo, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    QUO 337 km209 mi · ~6 h 01 min
  9. 9
    Yola Airport Flag of NigeriaYola, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    YOL 348 km216 mi · ~6 h 13 min
  10. 10
    Tiko Airport Flag of CameroonTiko, Cameroon · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Cameroon
    TKC 354 km220 mi · ~6 h 19 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lissam?

The nearest airport to Lissam is Bamenda Airport (BPC), about 129 km (80 mi) away in Cameroon. The closest large international airport is Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), 286 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lissam?

Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU) is 286 km from Lissam in a straight line — roughly 5 h 06 min by car.

What other airports are near Lissam?

Makurdi Airport (MDI) — 168 km, Bafoussam Airport (BFX) — 188 km and Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) — 190 km.

How long does it take to get from Lissam to Bamenda Airport?

About 2 h 18 min by car for the 129 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.