Flights to Malindi
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Malindi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Malindi International Airport (MYD), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,600 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malindi International Airport (regional) | MYD | 2 km (1 mi) | 4,600 ft | 80 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 4,600 ft, MYD handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 80 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Malindi
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malindi to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 412 km (256 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Malindi to Nairobi | Kenya | 425 km (264 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Malindi to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 1,370 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Malindi to Mogadishu | Somalia | 824 km (512 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Malindi to Kakamega | Kenya | 712 km (443 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Malindi to Kampala | Uganda | 925 km (575 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Malindi to Kigali | Rwanda | 1,126 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Malindi to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,383 km (859 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Malindi to Mwanza | Tanzania | 805 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Malindi to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,255 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Malindi to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,326 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Malindi to Bujumbura | Burundi | 1,194 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Malindi to Dodoma | Tanzania | 586 km (364 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Malindi to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 343 km (213 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Malindi to Arusha | Tanzania | 382 km (237 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Malindi to Mbeya | Tanzania | 971 km (603 mi) | about 2 h |
| Malindi to Nansana | Uganda | 933 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Malindi to Ruiru | Kenya | 420 km (261 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Malindi to Jijiga | Ethiopia | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Malindi to Hargeysa | Somalia | 1,487 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Malindi to Eldoret | Kenya | 680 km (423 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Malindi to Kira | Uganda | 924 km (574 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Malindi to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,755 km (1,712 mi) | about 4 h 17 min |
| Malindi to Lagos | Nigeria | 4,216 km (2,620 mi) | about 6 h 9 min |
| Malindi to Jakarta | Indonesia | 7,398 km (4,597 mi) | about 10 h 14 min |
| Malindi to Lima | Peru | 12,866 km (7,995 mi) | about 17 h 15 min |
| Malindi to Bogotá | Colombia | 12,716 km (7,901 mi) | about 17 h 3 min |
| Malindi to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 4,992 km (3,102 mi) | about 7 h 9 min |
| Malindi to Singapore | Singapore | 7,102 km (4,413 mi) | about 9 h 51 min |
| Malindi to Ibadan | Nigeria | 4,187 km (2,602 mi) | about 6 h 7 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Malindi?
Malindi International Airport (MYD) is the closest large airport at 2 km (1 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MYD from Malindi city centre?
2 km (1 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Malindi on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.