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Nearest Airport to Safana: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Safana is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA), about 72 km (44 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), 127 km away.

Closest airport DKA Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport 72 km · 44 mi · ~1 h 17 min by car

Closest international KAN Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport 127 km · 79 mi · ~2 h 16 min by car

Airports near Safana

1
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport Katsina, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
DKA 72 km44 mi · ~1 h 17 min
2
Gusau Airport Gusau, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
DNGU 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
3
Maradi Airport Maradi, Niger · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Niger
MFQ 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
4
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Kano, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
KAN 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
5
Zaria Airport Zaria, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
ZAR 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 36 min
6
Kaduna International Airport Kaduna, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
KAD 191 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min
7
Zinder Airport Zinder, Niger · Regional Airports in Niger
ZND 228 km142 mi · ~4 h 04 min
8
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport Sokoto, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
SKO 246 km153 mi · ~4 h 24 min
9
Minna Airport Minna, Nigeria · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Nigeria
MXJ 324 km201 mi · ~5 h 47 min
10
Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport Birinin Kebbi, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
DNBK 331 km206 mi · ~5 h 54 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Safana?

The nearest airport to Safana is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA), about 72 km (44 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), 127 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Safana?

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) is 127 km from Safana in a straight line — roughly 2 h 16 min by car.

What other airports are near Safana?

Gusau Airport — 82 km, Maradi Airport (MFQ) — 125 km and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) — 127 km.

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

About 1 h 17 min by car for the 72 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.