Flying from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Lagos and Kano are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from LOS to KAN start at 09:40 — the earliest with Rano Air. The last departure is at 22:15 with Air Peace. In total, you can choose from 25 weekly Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LOS to KAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Kano adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Nigeria:
Air Peace is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
At the moment, £49 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £95. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from LOS to KAN by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LOS to KAN.
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Handy information about Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
When it comes to Murtala Muhammed International Airport's on-time performance, 64.68% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Murtala Muhammed International Airport from central Lagos, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LOS:
Arriving at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
If you're coming in on a late Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near KAN:
Getting from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to central Kano
From Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Kano. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport for April if you'd like to visit Kano during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LOS to KAN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've visited Kano, now it's time to explore more of Nigeria. Journey about 130 miles south-west to Kaduna to check off its top sights. From K.A.D.P Birnin Gwari Zonal Area Office to Mutunci Company Nigeria Ltd and Amyz Re ort and Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Maiduguri is another essential stop in Nigeria and is around 310 miles east of Kano. No journey is complete without experiencing Chad Basin National Park, Borno State Museum and Kofa biyu Maiduguri.
