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Nearest Airport to Mbarara: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mbarara is Savannah Airstrip (KHX), about 106 km (66 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 162 km away.

Closest airport KHX Savannah Airstrip 106 km · 66 mi · ~1 h 54 min by car

Closest international KGL Kigali International Airport 162 km · 101 mi · ~2 h 53 min by car

Airports near Mbarara

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Savannah Airstrip Kihihi, Uganda · Regional Airports in Uganda
KHX 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
2
Kisoro Airport Kisoro, Uganda · Airfield Airports in Uganda
KXO 128 km79 mi · ~2 h 17 min
3
Bukoba Airport Bukoba, Tanzania · Airfield Airports in Tanzania
BKZ 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
4
Kigali International Airport Kigali, Rwanda · International Airports in Rwanda Meet & Greet →
KGL 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 53 min
5
Gisenyi Airport Gisenyi, Rwanda · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Rwanda
GYI 195 km121 mi · ~3 h 29 min
6
Goma International Airport Goma, DR Congo · International Airports in DR Congo Meet & Greet →
GOM 196 km122 mi · ~3 h 30 min
7
Entebbe International Airport Entebbe, Uganda · International Airports in Uganda Meet & Greet →
EBB 212 km132 mi · ~3 h 47 min
8
Kirundo Airport Kirundo, Burundi · Airfield Airports in Burundi
KRE 224 km139 mi · ~4 h 00 min
9
Bunia Airport Bunia, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
BUX 246 km153 mi · ~4 h 24 min
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Bukavu Kavumu Airport Kamakombe, DR Congo · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in DR Congo
BKY 279 km173 mi · ~4 h 59 min

Small airfields nearby

Mbarara Airport · HUMA7.7 km
Ibanda Airport54 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mbarara?

The nearest airport to Mbarara is Savannah Airstrip (KHX), about 106 km (66 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 162 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mbarara?

Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 162 km from Mbarara in a straight line — roughly 2 h 53 min by car.

What other airports are near Mbarara?

Kisoro Airport (KXO) — 128 km, Bukoba Airport (BKZ) — 153 km and Kigali International Airport (KGL) — 162 km.

How long does it take to get from Mbarara to Savannah Airstrip?

About 1 h 54 min by car for the 106 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.