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Nearest Airport to Aberdeen: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Aberdeen is Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ), about 192 km (119 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 222 km away.

Closest airport PBZ Plettenberg Bay Airport 192 km · 119 mi · ~3 h 26 min by car
Closest international PLZ Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport 222 km · 138 mi · ~3 h 58 min by car

Airports near Aberdeen

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    Plettenberg Bay Airport Flag of South AfricaPlettenberg Bay, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    PBZ 192 km119 mi · ~3 h 26 min
  2. 2
    Oudtshoorn Airport Flag of South AfricaOudtshoorn, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    OUH 215 km134 mi · ~3 h 51 min
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    Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport Flag of South AfricaGqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
    PLZ 222 km138 mi · ~3 h 58 min
  4. 4
    George Airport Flag of South AfricaGeorge, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
    GRJ 231 km144 mi · ~4 h 08 min
  5. 5
    Queenstown Airport Flag of South AfricaQueenstown, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    UTW 272 km169 mi · ~4 h 52 min
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    Bisho Airport Flag of South AfricaBisho, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    BIY 304 km189 mi · ~5 h 26 min
  7. 7
    King Phalo Airport Flag of South AfricaEast London, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
    ELS 357 km222 mi · ~6 h 23 min
  8. 8
    Kimberley Airport Flag of South AfricaKimberley, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa
    KIM 414 km257 mi · ~7 h 23 min
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    Robertson Airport Flag of South AfricaRobertson, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    ROD 415 km258 mi · ~7 h 25 min
  10. 10
    Bram Fischer International Airport Flag of South AfricaBloemfontein, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa
    BFN 433 km269 mi · ~7 h 44 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Aberdeen Airport · FAAE1.1 km
  • Graaff Reinet Airport · FAGR55 km
  • Jansenville Airport77 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Aberdeen?

The nearest airport to Aberdeen is Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ), about 192 km (119 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 222 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Aberdeen?

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) is 222 km from Aberdeen in a straight line — roughly 3 h 58 min by car.

What other airports are near Aberdeen?

Oudtshoorn Airport (OUH) — 215 km, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) — 222 km and George Airport (GRJ) — 231 km.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Plettenberg Bay Airport?

About 3 h 26 min by car for the 192 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.