Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, identified by IATA code ABV and ICAO code DNAA, is the main air gateway for Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. Classified as a large airport, it handles a significant share of the city’s domestic and international air traffic and is the airport most travellers will use when arriving for government, business, or onward trips within the country. Its elevation of 1,123 feet (342 m) is worth noting mainly for aviation context, but for passengers the key point is that ABV is the primary, practical arrival point for reaching Abuja.
About Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, identified by IATA code ABV and ICAO code DNAA, is the main air gateway for Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. Classified as a large airport, it handles a significant share of the city’s domestic and international air traffic and is the airport most travellers will use when arriving for government, business, or onward trips within the country. Its elevation of 1,123 feet (342 m) is worth noting mainly for aviation context, but for passengers the key point is that ABV is the primary, practical arrival point for reaching Abuja.
Overview
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, identified by IATA code ABV and ICAO code DNAA, is the main air gateway for Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. Classified as a large airport, it handles a significant share of the city’s domestic and international air traffic and is the airport most travellers will use when arriving for government, business, or onward trips within the country. Its elevation of 1,123 feet (342 m) is worth noting mainly for aviation context, but for passengers the key point is that ABV is the primary, practical arrival point for reaching Abuja.
What Travellers Should Know
- ABV serves Abuja, so it is the airport to look for when booking flights to the Nigerian capital.
- Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone, useful when checking flight times, hotel pickups, and onward connections.
- The airport’s official information page is http://www.faannigeria.org/nigeria-airport.php?airport=3 for airport-related updates and reference.
- Because it is a large airport, travellers should allow extra time for check-in, security, and arrivals formalities, especially on busy travel days.
Airfield And Access
The airport has one long, lighted asphalt runway, 04/22, measuring 11,842 feet, which supports operations by a wide range of aircraft and helps make ABV a dependable entry point for both regional and longer-haul services. For visitors, that translates into an airport built for serious traffic rather than a small local airstrip. As with many capital-city airports, it is best to confirm your transport from the airport in advance, keep your arrival time aligned with local time in Africa/Lagos, and use the airport’s official page for practical pre-travel checks.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is located in Abuja, Nigeria (Africa), at coordinates 9.000°, 7.270°.
- Its IATA code is ABV and its ICAO code is DNAA.
- Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport serves Abuja, Nigeria. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport operates on Africa/Lagos local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport sits at latitude 9.000° and longitude 7.270°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ABV. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ABV is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ABV on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, the official website is http://www.faan.gov.ng/nnamdi-azikwe-international-airport/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Nigeria. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.