Abuja Airport (Nnamdi Azikiwe International): Terminals, Train and Flights 2026

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (Abuja airport, ABV)

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is Abuja's airport, about 40 km by road from the Central Business District, with an international terminal opened in 2018 and a separate domestic terminal. The cheapest one-way fare SkyKoda found from Abuja was ₦112,288 to Lagos.

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About Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

The airport serves the Federal Capital Territory and is run by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). It has one runway, and in April 2026 the Federal Government again approved a second runway, with no start date announced yet. In 2017 it closed for about six weeks for emergency runway repairs.

It handled about 5.48 million passengers in 2024. Lagos to Abuja is the busiest domestic route in Nigeria.

Airport code
ABV
Location
Federal Capital Territory
Operator
FAAN
Distance to city
About 40 km by road to the CBD (around 40 minutes)
Terminals
International (2018) and domestic
Passengers 2024
About 5.48 million

Abuja airport terminals

International flights use the international terminal opened on 20 December 2018; FAAN moved all foreign airlines there.

Domestic flights use the separate domestic terminal. Check which terminal your flight leaves from before you set off.

Getting to Abuja airport

By road the airport is about 40 km from the Central Business District, around 40 minutes by car without heavy traffic.

The Abuja Light Rail airport line runs from the CBD (Abuja Metro station) via Stadium, Kukwaba, Wupa, Idu and Bassanjiwa to the Airport station. Service restarted in May 2024; check current train times before you rely on it.

Taxis at FAAN airports work through FAAN's official taxi rank system (ACHRAMS); agree the fare before you set off. FAAN suspended ride-hailing at its airports on 30 July 2026; Bolt was cleared to return in late August 2026, and Uber stopped operating in Nigeria on 2 September 2026.

Flights from Abuja airport

Cheapest one-way fare per adult SkyKoda found. Live fares change daily.
ToFromCheapest withFlight
Lagos₦112,288Air PeaceNonstop, 1h 20mSee fares
Owerri₦112,288Air PeaceNonstop, 1h 10mSee fares
Enugu₦115,501United Nigeria AirlinesNonstop, 1hSee fares
Benin City₦115,501United Nigeria AirlinesNonstop, 1hSee fares
Kano₦117,153United Nigeria AirlinesNonstop, 1hSee fares
Port Harcourt₦118,920United Nigeria AirlinesNonstop, 1hSee fares
Yola₦122,188Air PeaceNonstop, 1h 10mSee fares
Gombe₦122,188Air PeaceNonstop, 1h 10mSee fares
Maiduguri₦122,188Air PeaceNonstop, 1h 40mSee fares
Uyo₦134,562Ibom AirNonstop, 1hSee fares
Ilorin₦153,001United Nigeria AirlinesNonstop, 1hSee fares
Calabar₦193,258FlexflightNonstop, 1h 15mSee fares
Sokoto₦236,502United Nigeria AirlinesWith a stop, 5h 30mSee fares
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Accra₦256,171Ibom AirNonstop, 1h 30mSee fares
London₦603,990Air AlgérieWith a stop, 10hSee fares
Jeddah₦639,118Qatar AirwaysWith a stop, 11h 35mSee fares
Istanbul₦644,888Qatar AirwaysWith a stop, 14h 55mSee fares
Doha₦760,481Ethiopian AirlinesWith a stop, 10h 50mSee fares
Dubai₦761,959Royal Air MarocWith a stop, 9h 45mSee fares
Addis Ababa₦821,743Qatar AirwaysWith a stop, 10h 5mSee fares

Flights to Abuja airport

Airlines at Abuja airport

Airlines with fares from or to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in SkyKoda's latest checks: United Nigeria Airlines, Air Peace, EgyptAir, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Ibom Air, Flexflight and Ethiopian Airlines. Other airlines may fly here without selling through SkyKoda. See all airlines in Nigeria.

Tips for Abuja airport

  • Allow at least 40 minutes for the road trip from the city centre, more at rush hour.
  • After an Ebola case was confirmed in Abuja in October 2026, FAAN increased health surveillance at all airports. Expect health screening and follow instructions from Port Health officials.

Questions about Abuja airport

What is the airport code for Abuja airport?

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport has the IATA airport code ABV.

How far is Abuja airport from the city?

About 40 km by road from the Central Business District, around 40 minutes by car without heavy traffic.

Is there a train to Abuja airport?

Yes. The Abuja Light Rail airport line links the CBD (Abuja Metro station) to the Airport station. Service restarted in May 2024; check current times before you travel.

Does Abuja airport have separate domestic and international terminals?

Yes. International flights use the terminal opened in December 2018, and domestic flights use the separate domestic terminal.

Which airlines fly from Abuja airport?

In SkyKoda's latest fare checks, airlines with flights from or to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport included United Nigeria Airlines, Air Peace, EgyptAir, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Ibom Air, Flexflight and Ethiopian Airlines. Search your date to see every airline you can book.

How much is a flight from Abuja airport?

The cheapest one-way fare SkyKoda found from Abuja was ₦112,288 to Lagos with Air Peace. Fares change daily, so search your date for today's price.

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Sources

Airport facts checked on 27 October 2026. Airports change terminals, schedules and rules; check with your airline before you travel. Fares come from SkyKoda's own searches.

  1. Central Bank of Nigeria: directions from the airport
  2. Nairametrics, 2019: foreign airlines move to new terminal
  3. The Guardian, Apr 2026: second runway approved
  4. Daily Trust: Abuja light rail airport line
  5. Wikipedia: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
  6. Brandspur, Aug 2026: Bolt and airport taxis
  7. Nairametrics, Oct 2026: FAAN health surveillance

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