Flying from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Aminu Kano Intl Airport (KAN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Abuja Airport to Aminu Kano Intl Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Abuja and Kano follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
There are 38 Abuja Airport to Aminu Kano Intl Airport flights every week.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ABV to KAN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Rano Air.
Qatar Airways ranks as the leading on-time carrier for ABV to KAN flights, with 88.24% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Abuja Airport to Aminu Kano Intl Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Jeddah Airport is a well-known stop between ABV and KAN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Aminu Kano Intl Airport (KAN)
$109 is the best price for a one-way Abuja Airport to Aminu Kano Intl Airport flight. A return flight starts at $208. These fares may change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from ABV to KAN by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Abuja Airport to Aminu Kano Intl Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ABV to KAN.
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Handy information about Abuja Airport (ABV)
70% of flights that leave from Abuja Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Abuja to Abuja Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near ABV? If you've booked an early flight from Abuja Airport to Aminu Kano Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Aminu Kano Intl Airport (KAN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KAN if you have a late Abuja Airport to Aminu Kano Intl Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
When to fly to Aminu Kano Intl Airport (KAN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Abuja Airport to Aminu Kano Intl Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Kano in March.
Before locking in your flight from Abuja Airport to Aminu Kano Intl Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Kano, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ABV to KAN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've seen Kano, now it's time to explore other corners of Nigeria. Travel about 209 kilometres south-west to Kaduna to check off its top sights. From AREWA House to Juma'at Central Mosque and St. Joseph's Catholic Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 499 kilometres east of Kano, Maiduguri is another favourite stop in Nigeria. Start your sightseeing at Chad Basin National Park, St. Patrick's Catholic Cathedral and Juma'a Mosque.