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Nearest Airport to Payao: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Payao is Pagadian Airport (PAG), about 77 km (48 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM), 110 km away.

Closest airport PAG Pagadian Airport 77 km · 48 mi · ~1 h 23 min by car
Closest international ZAM Zamboanga International Airport 110 km · 69 mi · ~1 h 58 min by car

Airports near Payao

  1. 1
    Pagadian Airport Flag of PhilippinesPagadian, Philippines · Regional Airports in Philippines
    PAG 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
  2. 2
    Zamboanga International Airport Flag of PhilippinesZamboanga, Philippines · International Airports in Philippines
    ZAM 110 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  3. 3
    Dipolog Airport Flag of PhilippinesDipolog, Philippines · Regional Airports in Philippines
    DPL 128 km79 mi · ~2 h 17 min
  4. 4
    Labo Airport Flag of PhilippinesOzamiz, Philippines · Regional Airports in Philippines
    OZC 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
  5. 5
    Cotabato (Awang) Airport Flag of PhilippinesDatu Odin Sinsuat, Philippines · Regional Airports in Philippines
    CBO 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
  6. 6
    Sibulan Airport Flag of PhilippinesDumaguete City, Philippines · Regional Airports in Philippines
    DGT 202 km125 mi · ~3 h 36 min
  7. 7
    Laguindingan International Airport Flag of PhilippinesLaguindingan, Philippines · International Airports in Philippines
    CGY 215 km133 mi · ~3 h 50 min
  8. 8
    Bohol-Panglao International Airport Flag of PhilippinesPanglao, Philippines · International Airports in Philippines
    TAG 245 km152 mi · ~4 h 23 min
  9. 9
    Central Mindanao Airport Flag of PhilippinesM'lang, Philippines · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Philippines
    — 246 km153 mi · ~4 h 23 min
  10. 10
    Allah Valley Airport Flag of PhilippinesSurallah, Philippines · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Philippines
    AAV 254 km158 mi · ~4 h 32 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Malangas Airport25 km
  • Ipil Airport · RPMV31 km
  • Liloy Community Airport · RPMX59 km
  • Sirawai Airport71 km
  • Siocon Airport72 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Payao?

The nearest airport to Payao is Pagadian Airport (PAG), about 77 km (48 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM), 110 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Payao?

Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) is 110 km from Payao in a straight line — roughly 1 h 58 min by car.

What other airports are near Payao?

Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) — 110 km, Dipolog Airport (DPL) — 128 km and Labo Airport (OZC) — 132 km.

How long does it take to get from Payao to Pagadian Airport?

About 1 h 23 min by car for the 77 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.