Dutse International Airport - POPULAR DESTINATIONS, TERMINALS, CHECK-IN, AND NEARBY HOTELS.

By Uforo-Abasi Essien

16 October 2020

Dutse International Airport - Latest Updates

IATA Airport Code: NONE

ICAO Airport Code: DNDS

Airport TypeOwnerLocationCoordinatesElevation 
PublicJigawa State GovernmentDutse, Nigeria.11?47?42?N, 9?18?04?E416 m / 1365 ft

Dutse International Airport is located at 10km Northwest, off Dutse, Jigawa. It serves Dutse, the capital city of Jigawa State. Dutse is a city in northern Nigeria predominantly populated by the Hausa and Fulani tribe. Because of the availability of fertile land in the Dutse, its inhabitants are mostly farmers.

Dutse Airport was built by the past governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, in 2014. The first commercial flight at the airport was handled by Overland Airways on July 14, 2014. Commercial operations began fully at the airport on July 15, 2014. Also, Dutse airport is reputed as one of the beautiful airports in Africa because of its architectural design.

Since its completion, economic activities in the state have increased tremendously. Also, it has assisted in reducing excessive passenger traffic at Mallam Aminu Airport in Kano.

CHECK-IN

Flight booking has never been easier! If you can?t get to the airport, you can also check-in online. To do this, visit an airline check-in site. Enter all the required details carefully. Information such as personal details and ID number should be entered correctly. Also, remember to provide the correct departure time, trip details and cabin class.

However, if you have special needs it is best to book a flight at the airport counter. These could be needs such as excess baggage, pets or documents that need to be verified. You should also note that not all airlines offer online check-in services.

Dutse International Airport

RUNWAY

The 9800 feet runway of the airport is paved with concrete. Also it unlighted and fully operational.

DirectionLength
06/242,987 m / 9,800 ft
Dutse International Airport

FLEETS

Dutse Airport currently handles flight operations using Overland Airways. Overland Airways owns an assemblage of 9 high-quality aircraft. All aircraft at the airport are perfectly working. Also, they are well-maintained by a team of expert engineers.

TERMINALS

Dutse International Airport has one terminal which handles domestic commercial services. Since it began operations in 2014, this airport has recorded high passenger traffic movement. Also, air traffic movement at this airport is constantly on an high rise.

AIRLINES AND DESTINATIONS

Dutse Airport handles commercial flights to major cities in Nigeria such as Abuja.

Airline Overland Airways
Destination/RouteAbuja
Dutse International Airport

HOTELS NEAR DUTSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Tahir Guest Palace (Annex)
Danmusa Hotel
B. Nakowa Modern Guest Lodge
Jigawa Hotel Limited
Karama Hotels Limited

AIRPORTS NEAR DUTSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport
Akanu Ibiam International Airport
Gombe Lawanti International Airport
Yakubu Gowon Airport
Kaduna Airport
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

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