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Nearest Airport to Dakhla: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Dakhla is Dakhla Airport (VIL), about 4.6 km (3 mi) away.

Closest airport VIL Dakhla Airport 4.6 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car

Airports near Dakhla

  1. 1
    Dakhla Airport Flag of Western SaharaDakhla, Western Sahara · International Airports in Western Sahara Meet & Greet →
    VIL 4.6 km3 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Nouadhibou International Airport Flag of MauritaniaNouadhibou, Mauritania · International Airports in Mauritania
    NDB 325 km202 mi · ~5 h 49 min
  3. 3
    Tazadit Airport Flag of MauritaniaZouérate, Mauritania · Regional Airports in Mauritania
    OUZ 370 km230 mi · ~6 h 36 min
  4. 4
    Atar International Airport Flag of MauritaniaAtar, Mauritania · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mauritania
    ATR 464 km288 mi · ~8 h 17 min
  5. 5
    Laayoune Hassan I International Airport Flag of Western SaharaEl Aaiún, Western Sahara · International Airports in Western Sahara Meet & Greet →
    EUN 472 km294 mi · ~8 h 26 min
  6. 6
    Smara Airport Flag of Western SaharaSmara, Western Sahara · Regional Airports in Western Sahara
    SMW 547 km340 mi · ~9 h 46 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Dakhla?

The nearest airport to Dakhla is Dakhla Airport (VIL), about 4.6 km (3 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Dakhla?

Dakhla Airport (VIL) is 4.6 km from Dakhla in a straight line — roughly 5 min by car.

What other airports are near Dakhla?

Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) — 325 km, Tazadit Airport (OUZ) — 370 km and Atar International Airport (ATR) — 464 km.

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

About 5 min by car for the 4.6 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.