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Nearest Airport to Gilgit: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Gilgit is Gilgit Airport (GIL), about 1.9 km (1 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Skardu International Airport (KDU), 128 km away.
Closest airport
GIL
Gilgit Airport
1.9 km · 1 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international
KDU
Skardu International Airport
128 km · 80 mi · ~2 h 17 min by car
Airports near Gilgit
- 1 GIL 1.9 km1 mi · ~5 min
- 2 KDU 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 17 min
- 3 MFG 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 24 min
- 4 HQL 212 km132 mi · ~3 h 48 min
- 5 SDT 216 km134 mi · ~3 h 51 min
- 6 SXR 219 km136 mi · ~3 h 54 min
- 7 CJL 226 km141 mi · ~4 h 02 min
- 8 RAZ 235 km146 mi · ~4 h 12 min
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PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)— 279 km173 mi · ~4 h 59 minRawalpindi, Pakistan · Regional · no scheduled flights
Airports in Pakistan
- 10 ATG 287 km178 mi · ~5 h 07 min
Tashikuergan, China · Regional
Srinagar, India · InternationalSmall airfields nearby
- Chilas Airport · OPCL59 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Gilgit; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Gilgit?
The nearest airport to Gilgit is Gilgit Airport (GIL), about 1.9 km (1 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Skardu International Airport (KDU), 128 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Gilgit?
Skardu International Airport (KDU) is 128 km from Gilgit in a straight line — roughly 2 h 17 min by car.
What other airports are near Gilgit?
Skardu International Airport (KDU) — 128 km, Muzaffarabad Airport (MFG) — 190 km and Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport (HQL) — 212 km.
How long does it take to get from Gilgit to Gilgit Airport?
About 5 min by car for the 1.9 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.