Flying from Johannesburg to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): what you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Johannesburg to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
Abuja is 1 hour behind Johannesburg. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is located in Abuja, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Johannesburg to ABV, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Johannesburg to ABV. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
From central Johannesburg, JNB is approximately 29 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to O.R. Tambo International Airport:
About Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late flight from Johannesburg to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Peace Media Hotels and Abi's Place are great choices near ABV.
Getting from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to central Abuja
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Abuja. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 38 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Book a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport from C$447 or travel return from just C$924. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Johannesburg to ABV, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Johannesburg to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are marked in green, making it easy to choose a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. June is the busiest month to travel to Abuja. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Abuja. March is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Johannesburg to ABV during then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 39ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 37ºC on average.
More about Abuja
After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Abuja:
Abuja National Mosque and Jabi Lake are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Abuja to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Children's Park and Zoo.
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