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Nearest Airport to Nafada: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Nafada is Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO), about 100 km (62 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), 186 km away.

Closest airport GMO Gombe Lawanti International Airport 100 km · 62 mi · ~1 h 48 min by car
Closest international BCU Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport 186 km · 116 mi · ~3 h 20 min by car

Airports near Nafada

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    Gombe Lawanti International Airport Flag of NigeriaGombe, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    GMO 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 48 min
  2. 2
    Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport Flag of NigeriaBauchi, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    BCU 186 km116 mi · ~3 h 20 min
  3. 3
    Maiduguri International Airport Flag of NigeriaMaiduguri, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    MIU 208 km129 mi · ~3 h 43 min
  4. 4
    Yola Airport Flag of NigeriaYola, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    YOL 237 km147 mi · ~4 h 14 min
  5. 5
    Garoua International Airport Flag of CameroonGaroua, Cameroon · International Airports in Cameroon Meet & Greet →
    GOU 297 km184 mi · ~5 h 18 min
  6. 6
    Yakubu Gowon Airport Flag of NigeriaJos, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    JOS 314 km195 mi · ~5 h 37 min
  7. 7
    Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Flag of NigeriaKano, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    KAN 324 km201 mi · ~5 h 47 min
  8. 8
    Salak Airport Flag of CameroonMaroua, Cameroon · Regional Airports in Cameroon
    MVR 327 km203 mi · ~5 h 51 min
  9. 9
    Zinder Airport Flag of NigerZinder, Niger · Regional Airports in Niger
    ZND 392 km244 mi · ~7 h 01 min
  10. 10
    Zaria Airport Flag of NigeriaZaria, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
    ZAR 398 km247 mi · ~7 h 06 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Nafada?

The nearest airport to Nafada is Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO), about 100 km (62 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), 186 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Nafada?

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) is 186 km from Nafada in a straight line — roughly 3 h 20 min by car.

What other airports are near Nafada?

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU) — 186 km, Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) — 208 km and Yola Airport (YOL) — 237 km.

How long does it take to get from Nafada to Gombe Lawanti International Airport?

About 1 h 48 min by car for the 100 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.