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Distance to Abuja24.5km
Distance to Maitama27.5km
Most popular destinationAccra

About Abuja Airport

  • Abuja Airport is a main airport for Abuja and is located in Federal Capital Territory.

  • The airport is also used by passengers coming from or visiting nearby Kuje and Keffi, making it a major gateway for the wider region.

  • Need inspiration on where to go if you're setting off from Abuja? Direct flights from Abuja Airport can take you to some memorable destinations, including:

    • Lagos

    • Port Harcourt

    • Kano

    • Enugu

    • Benin City

  • April, July, and December are the busiest months at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. April draws visitors during the dry season's final stretch, July sees strong travel during the mid-year school break, and December brings a significant surge in returnees and family gatherings over the festive period.

  • January, February, and March are the quietest months at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Arrival volumes ease after the December holiday rush, and the dry, dusty harmattan conditions that typically persist through this period tend to coincide with lower overall demand for travel into Abuja.

How to get from Abuja Airport to Abuja

  • If you book a taxi or a rideshare service, the drive from Abuja Airport into Abuja typically takes about 40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Taxis are the most common way to get from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport into central Abuja. Ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Bolt also operate here and are a popular alternative.

How to get to Abuja Airport from Abuja

  • Driving from the centre of Abuja to the airport takes around 40 minutes.

  • Most people heading to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport from Abuja city centre travel by taxi or ride-hailing apps such as Uber or Bolt, both of which operate in the city. Private car rental is also widely used, particularly for those travelling from farther across Nigeria.

Abuja Airport facilities

  • There are two passenger terminals at Abuja Airport.

  • From cafes and coffee shops and fast food to grab-and-go options, there's no shortage of places to eat and drink. You'll also find sit-down restaurants.

  • You can pass a little time browsing the shops. Explore the convenience stores, duty-free outlets, fashion and accessories, and souvenirs and gifts if you feel like spending a little.

  • Flight not for a while yet? You may be able to wait in an airport lounge rather than at the gate. These are the types of lounges at Abuja Airport:

    • Airport lounges

    • Business and first class lounges

    • Membership lounges

    • Paid lounges

  • Parking at Abuja Airport covers a range of options, including:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

Where to stay near Abuja Airport

  • Whether you have a late flight to Abuja Airport or an early check-in, Peace Media Hotels is built around convenience. It's just 2 kilometres away and features a sauna, an indoor swimming pool, and shuttle services.

  • Another nearby option is Abi's Place. Roughly 2 kilometres from the airport, amenities here include a fitness centre, a laundry, and a bar.

Car rental options near Abuja Airport

  • If Abuja is the first stop on your trip, consider picking up a car rental at Abuja Airport.

  • Sixt and Fox - Rent A Car are among the most popular suppliers. You'll find vehicle types for different plans, from short city hops to longer trips.

Abuja Airport FAQs

Yes. We found a Sixt pick-up point in or near to Abuja Airport.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Abuja Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Abuja Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Abuja Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Abuja Airport’s departure lounge.

Abi's Place is the highest-rated hotel near Abuja Airport, just 1.6km away. Other great hotels nearby include Sam Apartment (3.9km from the airport), and Sami Court Airport Hotel Abuja (0.8km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Abuja Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Abuja Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Abuja Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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