Abuja Airport Guide

By Jane

29 March 2014

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Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is the second busiest airport in Nigeria. Situated in the Federal Capital Territory, it is named after the first President of Nigeria, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe. The airport is located some 40 kilometers from Abuja City Centre on the highway from Abuja City to Gwagwalada. It consists of an international and a domestic terminal. Both terminals share the same runway.

Compared to other airports in Nigeria, Abuja Airport is safer. The Abuja Airport has only recorded one minor plane crash in which they were no fatalities.

Airlines Operating at Abuja Airport

Abuja Airport offers domestic flight services to major cities in Nigeria like Lagos, Jos, Kano, Port Harcourt, Yola and Enugu.
The major domestic airlines operating in Abuja Airport include; Dana Airways, Afrijet Airlines, Aero Contractors, Arik Air and Virgin Nigeria.

International flight services are provided by Airlines such as Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways, Bellview, Delta Airlines, Egypt Air and Turkish Airways.
The airport also offers cargo services.

Facilities At Abuja Airport

The presidential wing comprises a taxiway linking the runway, Presidential Hanger, guest chalet and the Presidential Lounge which is fully developed. Phase II of the airport currently under construction comprises a parallel taxiway, the first module of the international terminal building, fire station, protocol lounge, access roads and the linking of the international and presidential wings with water lines from water scheme services.

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The Abuja Gateway Consortium signed on 13 November 2006 an US$101.1 million contract for the management of the airport over the next 25 years. The contract includes the construction of an airport hotel, private car parks, shopping malls and a bonded warehouse.

Domestic Airports near Abuja Airport

212 km: Kaduna Airport – Kaduna, Nigeria (KAD /DNKA)
298 km: Yakubu Gowon Airport – Jos, Nigeria (JOS / DNJO)
410 km: Ilorin Airport – Ilorin, Nigeria (ILR / DNIL)
1394 km: Akanu Ibiam International Airport -Enugu, Nigeria (ENU / DNEN)

Hotels near Abuja Airport

Hotels.ng can help you find hotels near Abuja Airport. You can use it to look for nearby hotels and motels to book your accommodation for a holiday vacation or a business trip. Once you find the best hotel for your trip, you can book your room online to reserve your stay.

Hotels situated close to Abuja Airport include:

Grand Towers Hotel

3J’s Hotels

Oxford Hotels

Summerset Continental Hotel

Hotel De Bently

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