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Nearest Airport to Mtwara: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Mtwara is Mtwara Airport (MYW), about 7.7 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), 392 km away.
Closest airport
MYW
Mtwara Airport
7.7 km · 5 mi · ~8 min by car
Closest international
DAR
Julius Nyerere International Airport
392 km · 244 mi · ~7 h 00 min by car
Airports near Mtwara
- 1 MYW 7.7 km5 mi · ~8 min
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Mocímboa da Praia AirportMZB 123 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min
Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique · Regional · no scheduled flights
Airports in Mozambique
- 3 MUD 170 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 min
- 4 MFA 267 km166 mi · ~4 h 46 min
- 5 POL 305 km190 mi · ~5 h 27 min
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Prince Said Ibrahim International AirportHAH 365 km227 mi · ~6 h 32 min
Moroni, Comoros · Regional
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Julius Nyerere International AirportDAR 392 km244 mi · ~7 h 00 minDar es Salaam, Tanzania · International
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Mohéli Bandar Es Eslam AirportNWA 451 km280 mi · ~8 h 04 minFomboni, Comoros · Regional · no scheduled flights
Airports in Comoros
Small airfields nearby
- Mikindani Airport9.9 km
- Palma Airport62 km
- Lindi Airport · HTLI66 km
- Afungi Airport74 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Mtwara; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Mtwara?
The nearest airport to Mtwara is Mtwara Airport (MYW), about 7.7 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), 392 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Mtwara?
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) is 392 km from Mtwara in a straight line — roughly 7 h 00 min by car.
What other airports are near Mtwara?
Mocímboa da Praia Airport (MZB) — 123 km, Mueda Airport (MUD) — 170 km and Mafia Airport (MFA) — 267 km.
How long does it take to get from Mtwara to Mtwara Airport?
About 8 min by car for the 7.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.