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Nearest Airport to Bani Yas City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Bani Yas City is Al Dhafra Air Base (DHF), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Zayed International Airport (AUH), 15 km away.

Closest airport DHF Al Dhafra Air Base 11 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car
Closest international AUH Zayed International Airport 15 km · 9 mi · ~16 min by car

Airports near Bani Yas City

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    Al Dhafra Air Base Flag of United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Arab Emirates
    DHF 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
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    Zayed International Airport Flag of United Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · International Airports in United Arab Emirates Meet & Greet →
    AUH 15 km9 mi · ~16 min
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    Sas Al Nakheel Air Base Flag of United Arab EmiratesSas Al Nakheel, United Arab Emirates · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Arab Emirates
    OMNK 19 km12 mi · ~20 min
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    Al Bateen Executive Airport Flag of United Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · International · no scheduled flights Airports in United Arab Emirates
    AZI 22 km13 mi · ~23 min
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    Al Maktoum International Airport Flag of United Arab EmiratesDubai(Jebel Ali), United Arab Emirates · International Airports in United Arab Emirates Meet & Greet →
    DWC 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
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    Al Ain International Airport Flag of United Arab EmiratesAl Ain, United Arab Emirates · International Airports in United Arab Emirates
    AAN 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
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    Al Minhad Air Base Flag of United Arab EmiratesDubai, United Arab Emirates · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Arab Emirates
    NHD 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
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    Dubai International Airport Flag of United Arab EmiratesDubai, United Arab Emirates · International Airports in United Arab Emirates Meet & Greet →
    DXB 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
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    Sharjah International Airport Flag of United Arab EmiratesSharjah, United Arab Emirates · International Airports in United Arab Emirates Meet & Greet →
    SHJ 144 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
  10. 10
    Siri Airport Flag of IranSiri, Iran · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iran
    SXI 178 km111 mi · ~3 h 11 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Bani Yas City?

The nearest airport to Bani Yas City is Al Dhafra Air Base (DHF), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Zayed International Airport (AUH), 15 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Bani Yas City?

Zayed International Airport (AUH) is 15 km from Bani Yas City in a straight line — roughly 16 min by car.

What other airports are near Bani Yas City?

Zayed International Airport (AUH) — 15 km, Sas Al Nakheel Air Base — 19 km and Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) — 22 km.

How long does it take to get from Bani Yas City to Al Dhafra Air Base?

About 12 min by car for the 11 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.