Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): what you need to know
Abuja is six hours ahead of Houston and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your IAH to ABV flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAH and ABV:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
C$942 is the lowest price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$1,511. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from IAH to ABV, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IAH:
Arriving at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Touching down on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight? Collect your bags and head straight to a nearby hotel. Two great options close to ABV are Peace Media Hotels and Abi's Place.
Pick up a Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport rental car from leading companies like Sixt or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Abuja and experience places that fly under the radar.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to central Abuja
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to the centre of Abuja has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
June is the most popular month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Abuja in February.
Book your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for March if you want to explore Abuja during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IAH to ABV in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've visited Abuja, now it's time to explore more of Nigeria. Travel around 354 kilometres north to Kano to check off its leading sights. From Emir's Palace to Gidan Makama Museum and Dala Hill, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Ibadan is another sought-after destination in Nigeria and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Abuja. No trip is complete without seeing Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.
