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Nearest Airport to Balfour: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Balfour is Bisho Airport (BIY), about 69 km (43 mi) away. The closest large international airport is King Phalo Airport (ELS), 120 km away.

Closest airport BIY Bisho Airport 69 km · 43 mi · ~1 h 14 min by car
Closest international ELS King Phalo Airport 120 km · 75 mi · ~2 h 09 min by car

Airports near Balfour

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    Bisho Airport Flag of South AfricaBisho, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    BIY 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
  2. 2
    Queenstown Airport Flag of South AfricaQueenstown, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    UTW 72 km44 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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    King Phalo Airport Flag of South AfricaEast London, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
    ELS 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 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 189 km117 mi · ~3 h 23 min
  5. 5
    K. D. Matanzima Airport Flag of South AfricaMthatha, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    UTT 218 km135 mi · ~3 h 54 min
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    Port St Johns Airport Flag of South AfricaPort St Johns, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    JOH 287 km178 mi · ~5 h 08 min
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    Moshoeshoe I International Airport Flag of LesothoMaseru(Mazenod), Lesotho · International Airports in Lesotho Meet & Greet →
    MSU 353 km219 mi · ~6 h 18 min
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    Plettenberg Bay Airport Flag of South AfricaPlettenberg Bay, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    PBZ 356 km221 mi · ~6 h 21 min
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    Bram Fischer International Airport Flag of South AfricaBloemfontein, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa
    BFN 385 km239 mi · ~6 h 53 min
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    Margate Airport Flag of South AfricaMargate, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    MGH 394 km245 mi · ~7 h 02 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Balfour?

The nearest airport to Balfour is Bisho Airport (BIY), about 69 km (43 mi) away. The closest large international airport is King Phalo Airport (ELS), 120 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Balfour?

King Phalo Airport (ELS) is 120 km from Balfour in a straight line — roughly 2 h 09 min by car.

What other airports are near Balfour?

Queenstown Airport (UTW) — 72 km, King Phalo Airport (ELS) — 120 km and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) — 189 km.

How long does it take to get from Balfour to Bisho Airport?

About 1 h 14 min by car for the 69 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.