Maiduguri International Airport

MAIDUGURI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno state, Nigeria, is served by the Maiduguri International Airport. The airport receives flights from major airports in Nigeria. The IATA code of the Miaduguri airport is MIU, and the ICAO code of the airport is DNMA. The airport is located in the city of Maiduguri. The airport does not experience so much traffic because it is presently not serving a large number of people. The airport is a medium-sized airport owned by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. Travellers who need to make financial transactions can use First Bank which is a 15 minute's drive form the airport or Diamond bank which is a 20 minute's drive from the airport through the Kashim Ibrahim/ Maiduguri Potiskum road. Travellers looking for a place to relax and have something to eat can use Mr. Bigg's which is a 19 minute's drive from the airport or Lizzy restauarant which is a 21 minte's drive from the airport via the Kashim Ibrahim road. AIRLINES OPERATING IN MAIDUGURI There are two major airlines that operate in Maiduguri International Airport, and they are: Med View Airline with Abuja as its major destination Azman Air with Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, Yola and Lagos as the major destinations. The airport is located in Maiduguri, airport road, and its very accessible from various areas in the city. SERVICES, FACILITIES AND THINGS TO DO AT MAIDUGURI AIRPORT The medium-sized airport has just what it needs to fly passengers from it. It has a large spaced waiting area, and a generally comfortable and secure environment for travellers from and to the airport. The airport also has lounges where travellers that have access to it can relax. FLIGHTS FROM OTHER LOCATIONS/AIRPORTS TO MAIDUGURI AIRPORT Two major airlines operate flights from Maiduguri to other cities and they are Med view airline and Azman airline. Some major cities where flights depart to or come in from Maiduguri are: Lagos (Murtala Mohammed International Airport) -LOS This flight costs about 179 dollars The flight distance from Lagos to Maiduguri is 757 miles / 1219 km The flight time?from Lagos to Maiduguri is 2 hours, 1 minute The best time to fly from Lagos to Maiduguri is in April Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) -ABV This flight costs about 40.88 dollars The flight distance from Abuja to Maiduguri is 440 miles / 709 km The flight time?from Abuja to Maiduguri is 1 hour, 23 minutes The best time to fly from Abuja to Maiduguri is in March Kaduna (Kaduna Airport) -KAD This flight costs about 38.44 dollars The flight distance from Kaduna to Maiduguru is 504 miles / 811 km The flight time?from Kaduna to Maiduguri is 1 hour, 18 minutes The best time to fly from Kaduna to Maiduguri is in April Kano (Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport) - KAN This flight costs about 25.25 dollars The flight distance from Kano?to Maiduguri is 331 miles / 533 km The flight time?from Kano?to Maiduguri is 1 hour, 7 minutes The best time to fly from Kaduna to Maiduguri is in March Yola (Yola Airport) - JOI This flight costs about The flight distance from Yola to Maiduguri is 4,912 miles / 7,906 km The flight time?from Yola to Maiduguri is 1 hour, 23 minutes The best time to fly from Yola to Maiduguri is?in March STOP OVER ROUTES The major stop over while moving from Lagos to Maiduguri is Abuja. The flight distance is 3 hours 15 minutes.?The airlines that operate these flights are Arik Air and Med view airline. The major stop over while moving from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri is Lagos or Abuja. The airlines that operate these flights are Arik Air and Med view airline. The two stops from Kano to Maiduguri are Lagos and Abuja. The airline that operates this flight is Arik Air. The major stop over while moving from Yola to Maiduguri is Abuja. The airline that operates this flight is Med view airline. BEST TIME TO BOOK FLIGHTS TO MAIDUGURI When tickets are booked about 1 or 2 months in advance, the prices are cheaper than when they are booked a few days or purchased on the day of departure. Visitors in Maiduguri should do well to book their flight on time. PEAK SEASON The peak season in Maiduguri are usually during the dry season from October to April. The precipitation level reduces from October, and the weather is usually pleasant and bearable. ?However, occasional rainfall does happen in the month of December. Otherwise, this season is perfect to explore Maiduguri. That?s why, this season is also considered as the peak season as well. The weather which makes it easier for travelers explore this city in both days and nights. However, to be specific months like November, January and February are the ideal months for visiting Maiduguri. Also, the Muslim celebrations cause the city to be bubbly. During this period there is a larger crowd in the city, and hence fares are slightly higher than they usually are. OFF PEAK SEASON The rainy season begins in October and extends till April. The temperature is usually extreme, rising above 40 degrees Celsius during the day, and dropping to 24 degrees Celsius at night. The disparity in the temperatures during the day and night makes the city uncomfortable to stay in during these period. Even with these harsh temperatures, rainfall also occurs with the highest in August. August hereby is the month for visitors to avoid. During this period, fares are usually normal. BEST TIME TO VISIT MAIDUGURI The prevailing climate in Maiduguri is known as a local steppe climate. During the year, there is little rainfall in Maiduguri. The K?ppen-Geiger climate classification is B Sh. The average temperature in Maiduguri is 25.8 ?C. The average annual rainfall is 613 mm. OTHER AIRPORTS CLOSE TO MAIDUGURI AIRPORT There are several airports surrounding the Maiduguri International Airport. However, the closest airports to this airport include: N'Djamena International Airport, Chad, 264 km from the airport Salak Airport, Cameroon,238 km from the airport Gombe Lawanti International Airport, Gombe, 346km from the airport MOVING FROM MAIDUGURI INTERNATIONAL?AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE Maiduguri International airport is 10.7 km from the main city centre through the Kashim Ibrahim road/ Maiduguri Potiskum, and it is?also a 20 minutes drive. There are several options for travelers to move from the airport to the main city, and they are airport shuttles, taxis, and limos. AIRPORT SHUTTLE These shuttles are found within the premises and they transport visitors from one area of the airport to another. This lessens the burden of moving luggage around. TAXIS Taxis are a perfect option for leaving the airport to destinations within the city. As a result of the fact that they are gotten within the airport premises, they are a bit expensive. COST OF LIVING IN MAIDUGURI The average cost of items in Maiduguri are similar to many cities in Nigeria.

ITEMS	AVERAGE COST NGN
1 kg Rice	400
Tomatoes	200
Bottled Water (50 cl)	100
Loaf of Bread	250
Tin of Milk	200
Coke - Pep bottle	150
Bottle of beer	300

In an average restaurant, food costs about NGN 2000 with a soft drink.

ACCOMMODATION OPTION	AVERAGE COST PER NIGHT NGN
Budget Hotel	8,050.00
Luxury Hotel	35,000.00

  TRANSPORT OPTIONS IN ?MAIDUGURI There are several ways of getting around in Maiduguri. The popular modes of transport in the city are buses, keke napep, cars, bikes, and taxis. BY BUS Buses are a great means of moving around the city. They are always available at bus parks. Some of the buses move beyond the city into the other interior areas of the state. It is economical to use buses. The only reservation is that the buses might not take visitors to a particular destination but instead, stop at the closest bus stop to the intended destination. BY TAXI Taxis are a more flexible way of getting around Maiduguri. Taxis are slightly more expensive to use than buses. They are usually found in their parks, and are chattered from there. They offer maximum flexibility as visitor could be driven to several destinations. The cost of using taxis depend on the distance to be covered and the bargaining power of the visitor. A fair understanding of the Hausa language would be a plus. BY KEKE NAPEP The tricycle (Keke Napep) has over the years been incorporated into the transport system. The keke is almost synonymous to the bikes in its ability to cover more interior locations within the city. It is safer to use than the bikes. The keke is cheap to use, and they have parks where they can easily be gotten. BY BIKE Bikes are the fastest way to get around Maiduguri. They are absolutely affordable and they are easily assessed because they are constantly on the road, ready anytime you need them. They easily reach the innermost parts of the city, and they are functional till late hours of the night. BY CAR Personal vehicles are by far the most comfortable way to get around the city. However this is only possible if the visitor has a vehicle. FLIGHTS WITHIN THE VARIOUS AIRPORTS IN NIGERIA Some of the various domestic flights within the country include: Lagos to Abuja Lagos to Port Harcourt Lagos to Owerri Lagos to Calabar Abuja to Kaduna Abuja to Kano Abuja to Calabar INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO AND FROM MAIDUGURI The airports that operate these flights from Maiduguri International Airport are?Med View Airline and Arik Air. Flights depart to or come in from United Kingdom, South East USA and?United Arab Emirates. The?airlines that come in from Dubai are Arik Air, Qatar Airways, and Emirates. AIRPORT TIPS AT MAIDUGURI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Maiduguri has experienced a lot security attacks and so visitors should not be surprised when they go through rigorous check in processes. It is advised that travellers arrive the airport in time to complete this procedure. Travellers must never lose sight of their baggage to prevent unwanted situations. Travellers ?should be very vigilant, taking note of the environment in case of any avoidable disaster. Unnecessary chatter and unguarded talk should be avoided. PEOPLE WHO LIKE MAIDUGURI?ALSO LIKE ? People who like Maiduguri?will definitely love places like Kano, Lagos, Abuja, Jeddah, Port Harcourt, Doha, Al Khor, Conakry, Banjul, Kotoka, Dubai and a lot more. What people love about these places, and what they cost.

CITIES	INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT IN THE CITIES	AVERAGE COST - NGN
Jeddah	Fakieh Aquarium, Nasseef House, King Fahd?s fountain	576,274+
Lagos	Lekki Conservation centre, Bar Beach, Ikeja City Mall, The Palms	25,000
Doha	Doha Corniche, Musuem of Islam Art, Souq Waqif, The Pearl Qatar	184,847
Banjul	Arch 22, Gambia National Musuem, Kiang West National Park	288,386+
Dubai	Palm Islands, Dubai Creek, Rurj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina.	424,539
Abuja	Abuja National Mosque, Millenium Park, Aso rock, Zuma rock, Chad Basin National Park	?21, 074
Conakry	Grand Mosque of Conakry, Petit Musee	411,063