Flights to Zaria

ZARIA OVERVIEW Zaria is a city located in Kaduna in Northern Nigeria, the city was formerly known as Zazzau, one of the original seven Hausa city-states. Zaria?was the capital of the Zazzau Kingdom,?It was a trading destination for Saharan caravans as well as a prominent city in the Hausa slave trade. It is also home to the Zazzau Emirate. Presently, Zaria houses the Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria's largest university and one of the most prominent tertiary institutions in the region. BEST TIME TO BOOK A FLIGHT TO ZARIA As with most airlines, the price of tickets is generally cheaper when they are first sold. It is therefore advisable for travelers to book tickets months before the actual date of departure. Flight tickets to Zaria may become more expensive during Eid celebrations and some other Islamic celebrations, this is because a ?majority of the indigenes of Zaria are predominantly Muslims. Asides these periods, prices of tickets do not necessarily rise or fall. Any alteration on ticket fares will be most likely down to economic factors and current exchange rates. ?There are direct and non-stop flights from Abuja to Zaria and Lagos to Zaria. Travelers should be on the lookout for fares on major airlines operating these routes or booking agencies for any current deals on cheap tickets. BEST TIME TO VISIT ZARIA Zaria witnesses a tropical wet and dry climate with warm weather year-round, a wet season lasting from April to September, and a drier season from October to March.?Considering the weather conditions, the best time to visit Zaria is from October to March, although for visitors who don't mind getting wet once in a while, the rainy season promises some fun. ANNUAL FESTIVALS IN ZARIA DURBAR FESTIVAL The festival was originally intended to mark the occurrence of war between ancient kingdoms or regarded as a form of military showcase to the Emirs and their councils to laud the fighters who defended the territories, the festival is now performed as a ceremonial parade.?The parades are filled with colors, aesthetics, and are a major part of the Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha celebrations, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. ZARIA AIRPORT Zaria Airport is an airport serving Zaria, it is located about 7 kilometers north of the city. Airlines like Arik Air and Azman Air operate flights to Zaria Airport. AIRLINES OPERATING FLIGHTS TO ZARIA Airlines ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Destinations ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Flight Time Ethiopian Airlines ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Paris to Zaria ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 15hours 15minutes Arik Air ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??Lagos to Zaria ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?1hour 30minutes Ethiopian Airlines ? ? ? ? ? ? Addis Ababa to Zaria ? ? ? ?5hours HOW LONG IS A FLIGHT TO ZARIA

Major cities?	?Airports ? ?	?Average Flight Time
Abuja	?Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport	?45minutes
Lagos	Murtala Muhammed International Airport	?1hour 30minutes
Addis Ababa	Addis Ababa Bole International Airport	?5hours
Accra	Kotoka International Airport	21hours 20minutes
Paris	Charles de Gaulle Airport	?15hours 15minutes

  GETTING AROUND ZARIA The city can be accessed in various ways including taxis, buses, tricycles, and motorcycles. The buses, tricycles, and motorcycles are the best means of getting around the city. Taxis, however, offer a safer and more comfortable choice. GETTING FROM ZARIA AIRPORT TO ZARIA? Zaria?airport is located 4.3 miles north of the city.?From the airport, there are taxis at the airport to take you anywhere in the city for an affordable price, taxis are also the best means of getting to the city from the airport. STAYING IN ZARIA There are several hotels in Zaria that offer luxury and affordable accommodations, some include EMERALD SUITES This is an exquisite hotel that offers luxury accommodations as well as modern amenities in an upscale and serene environment. NAERLS SUITES AND CONFERENCE CENTRE Located in the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, this hotel comes highly recommended for business travelers as a result of its comfortability and impeccable services. SONIC IMMACULATE HOTEL This hotel offers excellent services and facilities to guests. GREAT PLACES TO VISIT IN ZARIA There are several places of interest in Zaria including

• Ahmadu Bello University
• Emir of Zazzau Palace
• Zaria City Walls
• Kofar?Kibo
• Kofar Doka

COST OF THINGS IN ZARIA Food ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Average ?Cost (?) Basic lunch ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 500 Fast Food ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?948 2 liters Coca Cola ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?347 Bread for 2 people(per day) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?250 Accommodation Monthly rent in expensive areas ? ? ? ? ? ? ?175,500 Monthly rent in average areas ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 150,000 Transportation Monthly ticket (public transport) ? ? ? ? ? ? ?5000 1 liter of gas (1/4 gallon) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 145 ZARIA TIPS/ADVICE

• Watch out for your baggage at the airport. Be security conscious regarding your luggage especially.
• Airport taxis are available outside the airport. Negotiate a good fare with a taxi for a drop or join a shared taxi.
• Do not?board unknown or unmarked taxis.
• Learn a few phrases in Hausa, this is the most commonly spoken dialect in the city and it helps if you speak a little.
• Do not hold your bags or wallets within easy reach as pickpockets abound on the busy streets.
• Only change money at the bank or at a bureau de change outlet at the airport.
• Ask for directions more than once.
• Have a surplus amount of change for small purchases.

FLIGHT FROM LOCAL CITY TO ZARIA Airlines like Arik Air and Azman Air operate flights to Zaria Airport. PEOPLE WHO LIKE ZARIA ALSO LIKE ? ? ? GOMBE ?It is a major agricultural town since the construction of the railroad in 1963. The State boasts captivating hills. Tula, a historical town with an old prison and mud hut housing is one of the many highlights of visitors to Gombe. KANO Kano is the?ancient city and the commercial nerve of the North. The city boasts an international airport, several tourist attractions such as the Emir's Palace, Bagauda Lage/Tiga Lake Resort, Audu Bako Zoo, Gidan Makama Museum Monument, Kofar Mata Dyeing Pit and others. The Durbar festival hosted by the Emir of Kano celebrates the 2 annual Muslim festivals and attracts a large number of tourists from within and outside Nigeria. ASABA Asaba is a city of diverse and vibrant urban culture great for business and leisure travelers. Replete with cultural sites, it is a great city to visit. Expect to see popular sites like Asaba Beach, River Ethiope Source, Kwale Game Reserve, Jamieson River, Chief Nana's Palace Living History Museum, The Royal Palace of the Obi, Mungo Park House, and the Escarvo Beach. Visitors can have a great recreational time at the Bombardi Beach Party House and the Leisure Palace Amusement Park. Other popular cities frequented by tourists are Yola, Katsina, Sokoto, Lagos, Abuja, Warri etc.