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Nearest Airport to Queenstown: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Queenstown is Queenstown Airport (UTW), about 2.6 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is King Phalo Airport (ELS), 155 km away.

Closest airport UTW Queenstown Airport 2.6 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international ELS King Phalo Airport 155 km · 96 mi · ~2 h 46 min by car

Airports near Queenstown

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    Queenstown Airport Flag of South AfricaQueenstown, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    UTW 2.6 km2 mi · ~5 min
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    Bisho Airport Flag of South AfricaBisho, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    BIY 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
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    King Phalo Airport Flag of South AfricaEast London, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
    ELS 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
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    K. D. Matanzima Airport Flag of South AfricaMthatha, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    UTT 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 07 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 252 km157 mi · ~4 h 30 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 261 km162 mi · ~4 h 39 min
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    Moshoeshoe I International Airport Flag of LesothoMaseru(Mazenod), Lesotho · International Airports in Lesotho Meet & Greet →
    MSU 279 km173 mi · ~4 h 59 min
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    Bram Fischer International Airport Flag of South AfricaBloemfontein, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa
    BFN 317 km197 mi · ~5 h 39 min
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    Margate Airport Flag of South AfricaMargate, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    MGH 349 km217 mi · ~6 h 14 min
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    Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport Flag of South AfricaFicksburg, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    FCB 356 km221 mi · ~6 h 21 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Queenstown?

The nearest airport to Queenstown is Queenstown Airport (UTW), about 2.6 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is King Phalo Airport (ELS), 155 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Queenstown?

King Phalo Airport (ELS) is 155 km from Queenstown in a straight line — roughly 2 h 46 min by car.

What other airports are near Queenstown?

Bisho Airport (BIY) — 117 km, King Phalo Airport (ELS) — 155 km and K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) — 174 km.

How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Queenstown Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 2.6 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.