Traveling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): what you need to know
A direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport takes an average of 5 hours 8 minutes. The timezone in Abuja is UTC+1, so it's 1 hour behind Cairo.
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport start from 09:05 — the first with EgyptAir. The last flight of the day is the 15:00 service with EgyptAir. In total, there are 6 weekly services from CAI to ABV.
Flying over a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Abuja (and then seeing more of Nigeria!) is easy with EgyptAir. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the popular stopovers between CAI and ABV:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Nigeria. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements change often. Before locking in your cheap ticket from CAI to ABV, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cairo International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is C$429. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$830. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from CAI to ABV, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Cairo International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Cairo International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CAI? If you're catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late flight from Cairo International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Peace Media Hotels and Abi's Place are comfortable options near ABV.
Getting from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to central Abuja
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to the center of Abuja is about 38 minutes in a car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
When to fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Abuja in February.
Lock in your flight from Cairo International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Abuja during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 39ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 37ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from CAI to ABV sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Abuja
As soon as you've locked in your flights from CAI to ABV, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Abuja. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Abuja National Mosque, Jabi Lake and National Children's Park and Zoo are top attractions which should be on every Abuja itinerary.
Complete your Abuja trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Abuja.