What is the nearest airport to Lamu Island?

The nearest airport to Lamu Island is Lamu (LAU) Airport which is 6.5 km away. Other nearby airports include Malindi (MYD) (135.1 km).

How long does it take to get to Lamu from the Airport?

It takes 1h 20m to get from Lamu to Lamu (LAU) Airport.

How do I get to Lamu?

We recommend flying to Lamu (LAU) Airport, which is 2 km away from Lamu. The walk from Lamu (LAU) to Lamu takes 1h 20m.

Where can I stay near Lamu Island?

There are 95+ hotels available in Lamu Island.

How to get to Lamu Island from 4 nearby airports

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Duration	1h 20m
Distance	7 km
Nearby airports	4 found

Duration

1h 20m

Distance

7 km

Nearby airports

4 found

Closest airports to Lamu Island

The nearest airport to Lamu Island is Lamu (LAU). You can drive from Lamu (LAU) to Lamu Island in around 1h 20m.

Recommended airport

Lamu (LAU)
1. walk
Fastest
1h 20m

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Other nearby airports

Mombasa (MBA)
1. bus
2. ferry
3. unknown
5h 1m
Malindi (MYD)
1. bus
2. ferry
3. unknown
3h 8m
Ukunda (UKA)
1. taxi
2. bus
3. ferry
4. unknown
5h 43m

Important airports for Lamu Island

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Lamu Airport
2 km

Frequently asked questions

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