Flying from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Benin City Airport (BNI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Benin City Airport is 1 hour.
Take your pick of 25 weekly Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Benin City Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with United Nigeria Airlines is the earliest flight available. Air Peace operates the latest service of the day at 14:30.
Your ABV to BNI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can travel nonstop to Benin City, Nigeria. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Benin City Airport:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is NG Eagle.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Benin City Airport (BNI)
₹ 6,795 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Benin City Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 11,974. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ABV to BNI.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Benin City Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Of all flights departing from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 64.23% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport from central Abuja, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Benin City Airport? Stay somewhere near ABV, such as Peace Media Hotels. Abi's Place will also have you moments from the terminal.
Arriving at Benin City Airport (BNI)
If you have a late Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Benin City Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BNI:
Venture beyond Benin City and check out places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Benin City Airport rental car from Avis.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Benin City Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates typically rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Benin City Airport (BNI) to central Benin City
Benin City Airport to the centre of Benin City has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
When to fly to Benin City Airport (BNI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Benin City Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Benin City in February.
When reserving your flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Benin City Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Benin City, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 39ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ABV to BNI in August. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Nigeria
Benin City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Nigeria waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres west of Benin City, a visit to Lagos will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like National Museum Lagos Lagos Island Lagos, Freedom Park Lagos and Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park.
Ibadan is another sought-after destination in Nigeria and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Benin City. No journey is complete without a visit to Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.