Flying from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Akure Airport (AKR): what you need to know
Your ABV to AKR flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Akure Airport available through various airlines, getting to Akure (and then other parts of Nigeria) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Overland Airways.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Akure Airport (AKR)
At the moment, £93 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Akure Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £206. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ABV to AKR, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Of all flights departing from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 64.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is around 25 miles from central Abuja. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
If you've booked an early flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Akure Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra shut-eye) at Peace Media Hotels. Abi's Place is another handy accommodation option near ABV.
Arriving at Akure Airport (AKR)
Stay moments from your arrivals gate if you're getting in on a late Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Akure Airport flight. Bae Apartment is a comfortable option close to AKR. Or check in and relax at Blueprint Apartment before heading to your final destination.
Getting from Akure Airport (AKR) to central Akure
Akure Airport to central Akure has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 miles away.
When to fly to Akure Airport (AKR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Akure Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Akure. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Akure is January, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Akure Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ABV to AKR in August. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've done Akure, now it's time to discover more of Nigeria. Journey about 140 miles west to Lagos to check off its popular sights. From National Museum Lagos Lagos Island Lagos to Freedom Park Lagos and Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Ibadan is another well-known destination in Nigeria and is around 85 miles west of Akure. No trip is complete without experiencing Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.