Akanu Ibiam International Airport (Enugu airport, ENU)
Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Emene serves Enugu and the South-East, and since June 2026 has been run by a private operator, Aero Alliance. The cheapest one-way fare SkyKoda found from Enugu was ₦115,501 to Lagos.
About Akanu Ibiam International Airport
The airport is named after Akanu Ibiam (1906–1995), a doctor and statesman from Afikpo. The Federal Government signed a concession in January 2026 and handed the airport to Aero Alliance Limited in June 2026, so it is no longer run by FAAN.
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Enugu to Addis Ababa, and Enugu Air, owned by Enugu State, is based here and flew its first international route, to Douala in Cameroon, in September 2026.
- Airport code
- ENU
- Location
- Emene, Enugu
- Operator
- Aero Alliance (since June 2026)
- Runway
- 3,000 m
Getting to Enugu airport
Flights from Enugu 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 Enugu airport
Airlines at Enugu airport
Airlines with fares from or to Akanu Ibiam International 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 Enugu airport
- Enugu State began Ebola screening at the airport on 21 October 2026; expect health checks.
- Since June 2026 the airport is run by Aero Alliance, not FAAN, so take airport service issues to the operator.
- 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 Enugu airport
What is the airport code for Enugu airport?
Akanu Ibiam International Airport has the IATA airport code ENU.
Who runs Enugu airport?
Since June 2026 Akanu Ibiam International Airport has been run by Aero Alliance Limited under a concession signed with the Federal Government in January 2026.
Are there international flights from Enugu?
Yes. Ethiopian Airlines flies to Addis Ababa, and Enugu Air started flights to Douala in Cameroon in September 2026.
Which airlines fly from Enugu airport?
In SkyKoda's latest fare checks, airlines with flights from or to Akanu Ibiam International Airport included United Nigeria Airlines and Air Peace. Search your date to see every airline you can book.
How much is a flight from Enugu airport?
The cheapest one-way fare SkyKoda found from Enugu 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.
- Vanguard, Jan 2026: Enugu airport concession signed
- THEWILL: airport handed to private operator
- Ethiopian Airlines: flights from Enugu
- AllAfrica, Oct 2026: Enugu Ebola screening
- Wikipedia: Akanu Ibiam International Airport
- Nairametrics, Oct 2026: FAAN health surveillance
