Flights From Abuja To Minna

Cheapest Flights from Abuja to Minna

Overland Airways is the only airline offering direct flights from Abuja to Minna. Overland Airways Flight Booking Tickets for flight from Abuja to Minna can be booked at the Abuja ticket office located at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Terminal Building, Abuja. Travellers can make enquiries by contacting +234 (0) 803 535 1159. The office is opened everyday from Mondays to Sundays between 07:00 am ? 07:00 pm. Flights can also be booked online via hotels.ng/flights.

Overview of Minna

Minna ?is the capital of Niger State, located in the west central part of Nigeria. The city is known for its production of agricultural products like ginger, guinea corn, and cotton. A number of roads connect Minna to other cities, as well as railroads, which connects the city to Kano, Ibadan, and Lagos. The Federal University of Technology Minna is located inn the city.

Minna Airport

Minna Airport is a public airport located in Minna. It was commissioned in 1990 by General Ibrahim Babangida, the then Military Head of State. The airport is owned and operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. The IATA code for the airport is MXJ, while its ICAO code is DNMN. It serves passenger airlines like Overland Airways. Airlines Operating Flights to Minna Airport Overland Airways is the only airline connecting to Minna Airport. It flies directly from Abuja while travellers from other parts of the country will have to make a stop-over at Nnnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Transport options available in Minna Yellow coloured taxis can be found in the city upon arrival of travellers at the Minna airport. Fares can be arranged with the cab drivers to any location in the city.

Tourist Attractions In Minna Niger state

Gurara Water Falls? Described as Nigeria?s premier waterfall, Gurara waterfalls is located at kilometer 76, along Minna-Suleja road. It is about 47 kilometers from Suleja in Abuja. Gurara Waterfalls got its name from Village enclosing the river. It was majorly used for sacrifices by the Gwaris t to appease their gods. It began to attract wider attention when Europeans started to visit the area and they saw that there could be a recreational use of the waterfall. It would then be reconstructed into a tourist and holiday resorts. As a result, Gurara Falls is well visited by natives and visitors. The waterfall is at its peak during the month of April to October while it is lowest in January to March. Zuma Rock This huge and beautiful work of nature sits along the Kaduna ? Abuja expressway. The rock was used as a form of defense by the Gwari clan from surrounding villages during ethnic wars. The rock was rumoured to possess mythical powers which made enemies tremble and unable to attack. It thus provided the natives with a safe hiding place. Zuma rock and its environs provide an ideal atmosphere for picnicking and collective relaxation. Therefore, as part of efforts to attract more tourists, a Five Star Hotel, Zuma Rock Resort International Limited, is being constructed near the rock. Soje Hut Myth has it that The Soje Hut was built, quite mysteriously, by a man called Ele in one night. The villagers then decided to roof the hut for longevity. It is believed that the hut has a special ability to expand in size once a lot of people are entering it. It is, however, a taboo for the Emir of the area to sight the Hut or else he dies. Bina Footprints Also referred to as Dauda Woyaba footprints, Bina footprints can be seen on the hill top in Bina village, some kilometers east of Lapai. The footprints are also believed to be that of Dabo who started his journey from Bina and later went to Gulu where he performed his ablution and built a personal mosque. He would stay there for some time before leaving for Kano. Lord Lugard Colonial Ruins at Zungeru The then Lord Lugard?s Colonial Secretariat, before it was relocated to Kaduna, is located at Zungeru. From this secretariat, Lugard amalgamated the Northern and the Southern parts of Nigeria. Therefore Zungeru conveniently served as Nigeria?s first capital. At Zungeru is also a cemetery consisting of about one hundred graves of white colonial aides to Lord Lugard. These include the grave of Dr. A. A. Smith, the founder of Scouts and West African Frontier Forces, who died on 4th January, 1903. Nagwamaste Well This well is said to have been dug by the legendary Nagwamatse during the Jihad. It has been related that when he was resting under a tree, he struck the ground with his sword in order to get water for ablution in preparation for his prayers. The water spot that resulted from his action still exists as a well some kilometres away from Kontagora.

FAQs About Flights To Minna Airport

Q: What is the best time to fly to Minna? A: There are three seasons in all of Niger including Minna city. It is usually very hot from the months of March to May. It is rainy from June to September, and reasonably cool between October and February. To avoid the unbearable climate conditions from march to October, the best time to visit the country is between October and February. Q: When is the best time to book a ticket to Minna from Abuja? A: It is relatively cheap booking a ticket 90 days before the flight takes off. Q: What is the distance between both Minna and Abuja? A: The flying distance from Abuja to Minna is about 120 kilometres. Q: Where can one book cheap flights to Minna? A: Flights from Abuja to Minna can be booked on hotels.ng/flights People Who Like Minna also like... Abuja People visiting Abuja would enjoy its serenity and ambience.