JOS AIRPORT - YAKUBU GOWON AIRPORT
Yakubu Gowon Airport, also known as Jos Airport, is an airport serving Jos, the capital of the Plateau State of Nigeria.?Jos is popularly called ?"J-town", and is the administrative capital of Plateau State.
The IATA code for the airport is JOS, and the ICAO code for the airport is DNJO. It was named after Yakubu Gowon, the Nigerian head of state from 1966 to 1975.
AIRLINES OPERATING FLIGHTS IN YAKUBU GOWON AIRPORT
The major airline that operates flights from Yakubu Gowon Airport is Arik Air.
The airport is off the city but it is still very accessible from the city. and the road is close to perfect.
SERVICES, FACILITIES AND THINGS TO DO AT YAKUBU GOWON AIRPORT
The airport is averagely sized, but it has all the basic facilities that ensure the comfort and security of their travellers. The airport is well staffed, and has good airport shuttles to transport passenger luggage within the airport.
FLIGHTS FROM OTHER LOCATIONS/AIRPORTS TO YAKUBU GOWON??AIRPORT
There are several flights that come in from popular cities in Nigeria to Yakubu Gowon Airport and they are:
| LOCAL CITIES TO YAKUBU GOWON AIRPORT |
OPERATING AIRPORT |
AVERAGE FLIGHT COST NGN |
FLIGHT TIME |
| Lagos |
Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
43,450 |
1 hour 20 minutes |
| Abuja |
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport |
58,400 |
3 hour 35 minutes - (1 stop) |
| Port Harcourt |
Port Harcourt International Airport |
60,720 |
3 hour 35 minutes - (1 stop) |
| Benin |
Benin City Airport |
47,840 |
3 hour 35 minutes - (1 stop) |
| Owerri |
Sam Mbakwe ?Airport |
53,400 |
3 hour 20 minutes - (1 stop) |
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BEST TIME TO BOOK FLIGHTS TO JOS
Booking flights in advance assure travellers of a cheaper fare. When flights are booked in advance, say 1 or 2 months before departure, the ticket prices are usually cheaper. However, when flights are booked a day or two before departure the prices are high.
BEST TIME TO FLY TO JOS
On the plateau, the temperature is about 24 degrees Celsius, and on some very cold months towards the end of the year, the temperature is as low as 11 degrees Celsius. The temperature is usually low at nights and in the mornings, but it increases as afternoon approaches.
Jos is majorly cold, and there is little or no need for fans and air conditioners in rooms. Travellers should endeavor to include thick sweaters in their baggage. On some very cold months, head warmers and gloves are very necessary.
OTHER AIRPORTS CLOSE TO YAKUBU GOWON?AIRPORT
The airports close to Yakubu Gowon airport are Bauchi Airport,?Kaduna International Airport,?Abuja - Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,?Gombe Lawanti International Airport.
The airlines that operate domestic flights in?the Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport are Arik Air,?Aero Contractors, Discovery Air, Air Peace, Dana Air, Overland Airways,?Med View Airport, Azman Air, First Nation Airways.
The airline that operates domestic flights in?the Gombe Lawanti Airport is Arik Air.
The airlines that operates domestic flights in?the Kaduna?Airport are Arik Air, Aero Contractors and Azman Air.
MOVING FROM JOS AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE
The average distance from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Jos city centre is about 35.2 km through A3 Road, and about 41.8 km through Barkin Ladi Road. It takes roughly 1 hour to drive from areas in the city center to the Jos Airport.
Taxi fares vary according to the destination in question. However, the bargaining power of the traveller would largely affect the cost.
Just like other parts of Nigeria, the modes of transportation in Jos are not any different. Travellers can move around in Cars, airport taxis, or tricycles (Keke Napeps).
Taxis
Taxis are definitely a cool option for moving from the Jos airport to the city centre. The taxis are very flexible to use. They can go to any location within the city. The cost of using the taxis largely depend on the distance to be covered. Some of the taxis have constant prices. The taxis also go to other locations beyond the city.
Tricycles
The tricycles carry three passengers at the back, and they are a cool option for moving around the city. The tricycles are either green ?or yellow, and they have small doors on both sides. They are relatively cheap to use.
Personal Cars
This is probably the safest way to get to the city from the airport.
STAYING IN JOS
There are several accommodation options available for visitors in Jos. These are available according to the budget of the traveller.?
Some of the popular hotels in Jos are Qualer Apartment, Sharna Place, Steffan Hotel and Suites,?Lamonde Hotel, Crest Hotel, HBC Resort, Silk Suites, Elim Top Suites and a host of others.
COST OF LIVING IN JOS
| ITEMS |
AVERAGE COST NGN |
| 1 kg Rice |
450 |
| Tomatoes |
150 |
| Bottled Water (50 cl) |
70 |
| Loaf of Bread |
250 |
| Tin of Milk |
200 |
| Coke - Pep bottle |
150 |
| Bottle of beer |
?250 |
In an average restaurant, food costs about NGN 2000 with a soft drink, and fruits are extremely cheap. A plate of vegetable salad is about NGN 300
| ACCOMMODATION OPTION |
AVERAGE COST PER NIGHT NGN |
| Budget Hotel |
2,000.00 - 8,000.00 |
| Luxury Hotel |
15,000.00 |
FLIGHTS?WITHIN THE VARIOUS AIRPORTS IN NIGERIA
Some of the popular flights within the various airports in ?Nigeria are
Lagos to Abuja
Lagos to Calabar
Lagos to ?Port Harcourt
Abuja to Kano
Abuja to Calabar
Abuja to Kaduna
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO JOS
Jos is a city where a lot of expatriates?live and hence there are a few international flights to and from the city.
| INTERNATIONAL CITIES |
OPERATING AIRLINE |
AVERAGE FLIGHT COST NGN |
FLIGHT TIME |
CONNECTING FLIGHT |
| London |
Arik Air, Qatar Airways, British Airways |
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1 day 18 hours |
2 Stops ? Lagos, Doha |
| Qatar |
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195,576.00 |
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PEOPLE WHO LIKE JOS ALSO LIKE ?
People who like Jos?city will definitely love places like Kano, Lagos, Abuja, London, Port Harcourt, Doha, Al Khor, 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 |
| Port Harcourt |
Port Harcourt Zoo, Isaac Boro Park, Garden City Amusement Park, Port Harcourt City Mall |
32,000 |
| 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 |
| London |
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 |
| Chicago |
Navy Pier, Millenium Park, Willis Tower, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago |
344,819 |
