Flying from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Maiduguri International Airport (MIU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Maiduguri International Airport.
Take your pick of eight weekly Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Maiduguri International Airport flights. The 10:40 departure with Rano Air is the earliest flight available. Air Peace operates the last service of the day at 15:45.
Leave enough time to make your ABV to MIU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Maiduguri (and then exploring more of Nigeria!) is a breeze with Air Peace. This popular carrier has direct flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Maiduguri International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Peace.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Maiduguri International Airport (MIU)
Currently, £49 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Maiduguri International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £108. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ABV to MIU.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Maiduguri International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ABV to MIU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
64.23% of flights that take off from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport reach their destination on time.
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is around 25 miles from central Abuja. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
If you're catching an early flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Maiduguri International Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra sleep) at Peace Media Hotels. Abi's Place is another handy accommodation option near ABV.
Arriving at Maiduguri International Airport (MIU)
Once your Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Maiduguri International Airport flight has landed, relax and unwind at a hotel close by. Polo Grand Hotel is a great option within easy reach of MIU.
Getting from Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) to central Maiduguri
Maiduguri International Airport to central Maiduguri has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.
When to fly to Maiduguri International Airport (MIU)
May is the busiest month for flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Maiduguri International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Maiduguri in February.
Book your flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Maiduguri International Airport for April if you want to visit Maiduguri during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ABV to MIU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've seen Maiduguri, now it's time to explore more of Nigeria. Travel around 310 miles west to Kano to check off its top attractions. From Emir's Palace to Gidan Makama Museum and Dala Hill, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bauchi is another sought-after destination in Nigeria and is around 250 miles south-west of Maiduguri. No trip is complete without a visit to Enviromental Garden, Kofar Ran and Shehu Azare Park.