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Nearest Airport to Zayed City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Zayed City is Al Dhafra Air Base (DHF), about 108 km (67 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI), 115 km away.

Closest airport DHF Al Dhafra Air Base 108 km · 67 mi · ~1 h 56 min by car
Closest international AZI Al Bateen Executive Airport 115 km · 72 mi · ~2 h 03 min by car

Airports near Zayed 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 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 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 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 03 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 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 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 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
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    Sir Bani Yas Airport Flag of United Arab EmiratesSir Bani Yas, United Arab Emirates · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Arab Emirates
    XSB 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
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    Delma Airport Flag of United Arab EmiratesDelma Island, United Arab Emirates · Airfield Airports in United Arab Emirates
    ZDY 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 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 202 km126 mi · ~3 h 37 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 205 km127 mi · ~3 h 40 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 227 km141 mi · ~4 h 03 min
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    Batha Airport Flag of Saudi ArabiaBatha, Saudi Arabia · Airfield Airports in Saudi Arabia
    OEBT 238 km148 mi · ~4 h 15 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Zayed City?

The nearest airport to Zayed City is Al Dhafra Air Base (DHF), about 108 km (67 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI), 115 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Zayed City?

Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) is 115 km from Zayed City in a straight line — roughly 2 h 03 min by car.

What other airports are near Zayed City?

Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) — 115 km, Sas Al Nakheel Air Base — 120 km and Zayed International Airport (AUH) — 130 km.

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

About 1 h 56 min by car for the 108 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.