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Kenya's coastal gateway serving the historic town of Malindi.
Location
Malindi, Kenya
Malindi International Airport (IATA: MYD, ICAO: HKML) is a small regional airport located near the town of Malindi on Kenya's Indian Ocean coast. It serves as an important air link for tourists visiting the Malindi–Watamu area, a popular beach and marine park destination north of Mombasa.
The airport handles domestic flights primarily connecting Malindi with Nairobi and Mombasa, and has historically received some charter traffic from European markets, particularly Italian tourists given Malindi's long-standing Italian expatriate community. It is managed by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA).
The facility has a single paved runway and modest terminal infrastructure suited to the relatively low passenger volumes it handles. Its proximity to attractions such as the Malindi Marine National Park and Watamu Marine National Reserve underpins its tourism-driven traffic base.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for domestic and limited international charter traffic.
Getting to & from
Taxis and hired vehicles are the primary means of ground transport between the airport and Malindi town, located approximately 2–3 kilometres away.
Airlines here
Safarilink Aviation and other regional Kenyan carriers operate scheduled domestic services, with historical charter operations by European airlines serving Italian tourists.
Notable facts
- ›Malindi has one of the largest Italian expatriate communities in Africa, historically driving European charter traffic to the airport.
- ›The airport is managed by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA).
- ›It serves as a gateway to Malindi Marine National Park and Watamu Marine National Reserve.
- ›The airport has a single paved runway capable of handling small to medium regional aircraft.
- ›Malindi is one of the oldest towns on the East African coast, adding heritage tourism significance to the airport's catchment area.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
