What is the nearest airport to Watamu?

The nearest airport to Watamu is Malindi (MYD) Airport which is 16.2 km away. Other nearby airports include Mombasa (MBA) (88.7 km) and Ukunda (UKA) (116.3 km).

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

It takes 20 min to get from Malindi to Malindi (MYD) Airport.

How do I get to Malindi?

We recommend flying to Malindi (MYD) Airport, which is 2.3 km away from Malindi. The taxi from Malindi (MYD) to Malindi takes 20 min.

Where can I stay near Watamu?

There are 618+ hotels available in Watamu.

How to get to Watamu from 5 nearby airports

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Distance	16 km
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Duration

20 min

Distance

16 km

Average price

$112

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Watamu

The nearest airport to Watamu is Malindi (MYD). Tawakal Coach operates a bus from Mombasa to Malindi 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8 and the journey takes 1h 44m.

Recommended airport

Malindi (MYD)
1. taxi
Fastest
20 min
Cheapest
$40–50

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Other nearby airports

Mombasa (MBA)
1. bus
2h 19m
$75–89
Zanzibar (ZNZ)
1. ferry
2. bus
3. bus
14h 39m
$87–236
Kilimanjaro (JRO)
1. taxi
2. bus
3. bus
14h 57m
$80–117
Ukunda (UKA)
1. taxi
2. bus
3h 1m
$161–191

Important airports for Watamu

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Malindi Airport
2.3 km

Frequently asked questions

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