Ondo - Akure Airport
Akure Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Akure in southwestern Nigeria, giving visitors a practical air gateway to Ondo State and the surrounding region. Identified by IATA code AKR and ICAO code DNAK, it is best thought of as a straightforward regional arrival and departure point rather than a large, sprawling hub, which can make moving through the airport feel simpler and more manageable for travellers who prefer a less hectic experience.
About Ondo - Akure Airport
Akure Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Akure in southwestern Nigeria, giving visitors a practical air gateway to Ondo State and the surrounding region. Identified by IATA code AKR and ICAO code DNAK, it is best thought of as a straightforward regional arrival and departure point rather than a large, sprawling hub, which can make moving through the airport feel simpler and more manageable for travellers who prefer a less hectic experience.
Overview
Akure Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Akure in southwestern Nigeria, giving visitors a practical air gateway to Ondo State and the surrounding region. Identified by IATA code AKR and ICAO code DNAK, it is best thought of as a straightforward regional arrival and departure point rather than a large, sprawling hub, which can make moving through the airport feel simpler and more manageable for travellers who prefer a less hectic experience.
Key facts
- Serves: Akure, Nigeria
- Airport codes: AKR (IATA) and DNAK (ICAO)
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 1,100 ft (335 m) above sea level
- Runway: 03/21, 9,195 ft long, asphalt surface
- Time zone: Africa/Lagos
What travellers should know
For trip planning, the long asphalt runway supports regular fixed-wing operations and gives the airport solid basic infrastructure for domestic air travel. Because Akure Airport is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, travellers should check schedules with local time in mind, especially when coordinating pickups, hotel arrivals, or onward road journeys. It is also wise to confirm current flight and airport information before departure through the official Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria page at http://www.faannigeria.org/nigeria-airport.php?airport=21, as facilities, operating details, and services can change.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Ondo - Akure 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.
8 common questions
- Ondo - Akure Airport is located in Akure, Nigeria (Africa), at coordinates 7.250°, 5.080°.
- Its IATA code is AKR and its ICAO code is DNAK.
- Ondo - Akure Airport serves Akure, Nigeria. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Ondo - Akure 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.
- Ondo - Akure Airport sits at latitude 7.250° and longitude 5.080°. 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 AKR. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for AKR is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from AKR on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- 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.