Akanu Ibiam International Airport

Overview of Akanu Ibiam International Airport

Akanu Ibiam International Airport is a public airport located in Enugu state, Eastern Nigeria. The airport is also known as Enugu Airport and was named after the late Medical Doctor, Dr. Akanu Ibiam. It is owned and simultaneously operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Enugu Airport serves other cities like Onitsha, Abakaliki, Nnewi, Owerri, Aba, Okigwe, Nsukka, Orlu, Afikpo, Umuahia, Arochukwu, and some other parts of Cross River, Kogi, and Benue State. Reconstruction of the airport is still being carried out after it was reopened in December 2010 (the airport had been closed for about 11 months). While at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, travellers can choose from a selection of restaurant to eat. They can also go sightseeing at the airport.

Airlines Operating From Akanu Ibiam International Airport

Airlines that fly from the Enugu Airport include: Air Peace Aero Contractors Arik Air Ethiopian Airline Med-View Airline

Flights From Other Locations Into Akanu Ibiam International Airport

Lagos To Enugu Domestic flights from Lagos to Enugu via Murtala Muhammed International Airport include Arik Air, Med View Airlines, Air Peace, Aero Lineas Sosa. The average flight time from Lagos to Enugu is 1 hour and 5 minutes (approximately 467 km). There are 27 direct flights from Lagos to Enugu. Abuja To Enugu Another popular location is Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport). The average flight time from Abuja to Enugu is one hour, about 283km. There are 14 direct flights from Abuja to the Enugu Airport. The most frequent airline for non-stop direct flights between Abuja and Enugu is Aero Lineas Sosa, which makes 50% of the total flights in both locations. Average price is 137 dollars. Port Harcourt To Enugu Domestic flights are available from the Port Harcourt International Airport to Akanu Ibiam Internatinal Airport, Enugu. Other Airports Close To Akanu Ibiam International Airport The other airports close to Enugu Airport and operate similar airlines include public airports like Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Cross River, Kaduna Airport in Kaduna, and Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Kebbi. Popular airlines operating from this airport include Aero Contractors, Air Peace, and Arik Air. Moving From Akanu Ibiam International Airport Into Enugu The best way to travel from the airport into the city is by taxi. There are taxis available from the airport into other parts of the city at an affordable price. The taxis have been tagged with numbers for easy identification. Cost of Living in Enugu Average price of meals at a restaurant range from 800 naira ? 1,200 naira while drinks can be bought at regular prices. House rents depend on the type of accommodation. Luxury apartments go for over 25,000 per month and 1,500 per month for cheap apartments. Transportation costs generally fall in the range of 2,000 naira for the month. However, these prices are subject to economic conditions as they may fall or rise, depending on the market price of goods and services.

Flights Within Nigeria

Popular domestic flights within the country are operated by airlines including Air Peace, Arik Air, Overland Airways, Allied Air, Med-View Airlines, Azman Air, and FirstNation Airways. International Flights To and From Enugu Airport Ethiopian Airlines and Med-View Airline are the only international flights flying into the Akanu Ibiam International Airport.