Overview of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is a public and military international airport located in Kano and named after northern politician, Aminu Kano. Kano Airport is owned and operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. It serves Kano state, and other parts of Northern Nigeria. It was a Royal Air Force station before Nigeria got her independence in 1960. It is the oldest airport in the country. The IATA code for Kano airport is KAN while the ICAO code is DNKN. There are separate international and domestic terminals at the airport. Passengers can enjoy a number of services at the airport which include VIP Lounges for business class travellers, bars, and a post office. Major international flights out of the airport are with airlines travelling to Mecca on holy pilgrimage.
Airlines Operating From Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
The airport serves both passenger and cargo airlines from different destinations, both domestic and international.
Airlines Destinations
| Airlines |
Destinations |
| Azman Air |
Abuja, Lagos |
| EgyptAir |
Cairo |
| Ethiopian Airlines |
Addis Ababa |
| Dornier Aviation Nigeria |
Jeddah(Hajj Operations) |
| Max Air |
Jeddah(Hajj Operations) |
| Kabo Air |
Jeddah(Hajj Operations) |
| Med-View Airlines |
Lagos, Jeddah |
| Tarco Air **Soon |
Khartoum |
| Sudan Airways |
Khartoum |
| Saudia |
Medina, Jeddah |
| Turkish Airlines |
Istanbul |
| Royal Air Maroc |
Casablanca |
Flights From Other Locations to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
Flights from Lagos to Kano
Lagos to Kano takes about an hour and 40 minutes by flight. There are seven direct flights flying to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. However, it is Arik Air that provides 100% of the no-stop flights between both cities. The average flight ticket price is 55,500 naira and could get as high as 85,000 depending on the airline. For international flights, it could be difficult to predict prices of flight tickets because of the unstable foreign exchange rates.
Flights from Abuja to Kano
The average time for travelling between Abuja and Kano is one hour (about 360km). There are about seven flights flying to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja including international airlines like Ethiopian and EgyptAir. Prices of tickets range between 47,171 and 97,550 naira. Prices for innternnationnal flights are subject to fluctuations due to unstable foreign exchange rates.
Other Airports Close To Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
International airports close to Kano Airport
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Airlines Operating From Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Kano
Arik Air
IRS Airlines
Moving Around From Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Kano City
The most common means of transportation in Kano are the motorbikes, while the other option is the blue and yellow cabs that can be flagged anywhere in the metropolis. Transportation costs are generally at a minimum of a hundred naira from one location to another within the metropolis. However, these prices are at a premium when it is from the airport.
Cost of Living in Kano
There are several food outlets in the Kano metropolis depending on your budget. Low budget travellers can lookout for roadside canteens where they can enjoy local delicacies like Masa, Pate, Tuwon Shinkafa, Miyan Kuka, Burabisco, and Tuwon Dawa. You can also try the spicy kilishii (dried thin meat) that is mostly associated with the northern people. You can be rest assured to ask for more of this traditional snack.
Travellers looking to enjoy top quality dishes and cuisines in classy restaurants can try the following highly rated restaurants in the city.
Cilantro Restaurant and Lounge
This restaurant is open every day of the week and offers a wide selection of items on its menu including Indian and Chinese cuisines, Vegan options, and Halal delicacies. Guests at the restaurant can enjoy the delicacies for prices between N1, 600 - N4, 800.
Corner
Corner, at Lafia Road, serves exquisitely prepared Indian cuisines, Arabian grilled chicken, barbecues, as well as Cappuccinos. They also run a full bar where drinks can be bought. Prices range between N1, 920 ? N7, 360. Guests can make reservations, takeout, and request delivery of food.
Pizza & Burger Hott
Pizza & Burger Hott is located at 131, Lamido Crescent, Kano. You can enjoy quickly yet deliciously prepared pizza for an affordable price. The pizzas come in different varieties and toppings depending on your choice.
Golden Palace
Guests can get excellent chinese food at an affordable price less than N5000.
Lebanese Club
Lebanese Club is a ?memebers only? restaurant but entry can be negotiated for as little as N200. You can enjoy any one of kebabs, hummus, and falafel at an affordable fee.
Drinks
Zobo, Kunun aya, and Fura de nunu are local drinks made from natural sources that you can enjoy at any time of the day. They can be bought from roadside traders or hawkers. Alcohol might not come easy because of strict religious laws. Therefore, you might need to negotiate your way into getting them from hotel staff or ultimately get them from one of the night bars in the vicinities of Sabon Gari.
Flights Within Other Airports in Nigeria
Popular domestic flights from major airports in the country to main cities like Lagos, Calabar, Port Harcourt, Abuja, and Enugu include:
? Arik Air
? Aero Contractors
? Air Nigeria
? IRS Airlines
? Air Peace
? Overland Airways
? Dana Air
International Flights To Kano
Los Angeles to Kano (LAX - KAN)
New York to Kano (JFK - KAN)
Chicago to Kano (ORD - KAN)
San Francisco to Kano (SFO - KAN)
Atlanta to Kano (ATL - KAN)
Newark to Kano (EWR - KAN)
Boston to Kano (BOS - KAN)
Miami to Kano (MIA - KAN)
Seattle to Kano (SEA - KAN)
Dallas to Kano (DFW - KAN)
Washington to Kano (IAD - KAN)
Houston to Kano (IAH - KAN)
International Flights From Kano
Kano to Boston (KAN - BOS)
Kano to Seattle (KAN - SEA)
Kano to Dallas (KAN - DFW)
Kano to Los Angeles (KAN - LAX)
Kano to New York (KAN - JFK)
Kano to Chicago (KAN - ORD)
Kano to San Francisco (KAN - SFO)
Kano to Atlanta (KAN - ATL)
Kano to Newark (KAN - EWR)
Kano to Washington (KAN - IAD)
Kano to Houston (KAN - IAH)
Kano to Miami (KAN - MIA)
Popular Airlines Operating International Routes in Kano City
A number of airlines operate international flights to and from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. These include:
Ethiopian Airlines
Saudia
Air China
Air India
Malaysia Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Emirates
Etihad Airways
Gulf Air
Asiana Airlines
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