Travelling from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Kano and Abuja are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are 31 Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, jump on the 09:20 Rano Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 16:30 with Qatar Airways.
Give yourself enough time to catch your KAN to ABV flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can fly nonstop to Abuja, Nigeria. Jet off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport:
NG Eagle is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Qatar Airways tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for KAN to ABV flights, with 89.47% of its services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
₹ 6,993 is currently the best price for a one-way Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 13,763. These fares may change based on demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KAN to ABV.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
Of the departures from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 72.6% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport from central Kano, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to KAN? If you've booked an early flight from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Stay moments from the tarmac if you're landing on a late Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight. Peace Media Hotels is one option near ABV. Or check in and enjoy some rest at Abi's Place before travelling to your final destination.
Pick up a Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport rental car from top outlets like Sixt or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Abuja and discover places most visitors miss.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to central Abuja
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to central Abuja has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
June is the busiest month for flights from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Abuja in February.
The warmest month in Abuja is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your flights from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from KAN to ABV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 37ºC on average.
Explore more of Nigeria
Kano is just one of the many cities in Nigeria waiting to be explored after you've seen Abuja. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Emir's Palace, Gidan Makama Museum and Dala Hill.
Ibadan is another essential stop in Nigeria and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Abuja. No journey is complete without a visit to Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.
