Benin Airport (Benin airport, BNI)
Benin Airport, on Airport Road in Benin City, has one runway and one domestic terminal, with flights mainly to Lagos and Abuja. The cheapest one-way fare SkyKoda found from Benin City was ₦115,501 to Lagos.
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About Benin Airport
The airport was built in 1956 and is run by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). In 2023 it was listed for renaming after Oba Akenzua II, but FAAN and airlines still call it Benin Airport.
On 23 July 2026 a plane ran off the single 2,400 m runway, and the airport closed for 12 days; ValueJet was the first airline to resume, on 5 August 2026.
- Airport code
- BNI
- Location
- Benin City, Edo State
- Operator
- FAAN
- Runway
- One, 2,400 m
- Terminal
- One (domestic)
Getting to Benin airport
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 Benin airport
| To | From | Cheapest with | Flight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | ₦115,501 | United Nigeria Airlines | Nonstop, 1h | See fares |
| Abuja | ₦115,501 | United Nigeria Airlines | Nonstop, 1h | See fares |
Flights to Benin airport
Airlines at Benin airport
Airlines with fares from or to Benin Airport in SkyKoda's latest checks: United Nigeria Airlines and Air Peace. Other airlines may fly here without selling through SkyKoda. See all airlines in Nigeria.
Tips for Benin airport
- Benin has one runway, so any incident stops all flights; after bad weather check your flight status before leaving for the airport.
- 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 Benin airport
What is the airport code for Benin airport?
Benin Airport has the IATA airport code BNI.
Is Benin airport open?
Yes. It closed for 12 days after a runway incident on 23 July 2026 and reopened in early August 2026.
Which airlines fly from Benin airport?
In SkyKoda's latest fare checks, airlines with flights from or to Benin Airport included United Nigeria Airlines and Air Peace. Search your date to see every airline you can book.
How much is a flight from Benin airport?
The cheapest one-way fare SkyKoda found from Benin City was ₦115,501 to Lagos with United Nigeria Airlines. 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.
- Premium Times, Jul 2026: Benin runway closure
- AllAfrica, Aug 2026: flights resume
- Airways Magazine: Benin airport closure
- Brandspur, Aug 2026: Bolt and airport taxis
- Nairametrics, Oct 2026: FAAN health surveillance
