Flying from Benin City Airport (BNI) to Abuja Airport (ABV): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Benin City Airport to Abuja Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.
Benin City and Abuja follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
There are 22 Benin City Airport to Abuja Airport flights every week.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BNI to ABV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Peace on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Benin City Airport (BNI) to Abuja Airport (ABV)
At the moment, $141 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Benin City Airport to Abuja Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $308. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BNI to ABV. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Benin City Airport to Abuja Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BNI to ABV by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Benin City Airport to Abuja Airport.
Handy information about Benin City Airport (BNI)
Benin City Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Benin City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Benin City Airport to Abuja Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BNI:
Arriving at Abuja Airport (ABV)
Book a hotel near ABV if you have a late Benin City Airport to Abuja Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Abuja Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Sixt and Fox - Rent A Car can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Abuja and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Abuja Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Abuja Airport (ABV) to central Abuja
From Abuja Airport, Abuja is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Abuja Airport (ABV)
December is the busiest month for flights from Benin City Airport to Abuja Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Abuja in March.
Lock in your flight from Benin City Airport to Abuja Airport for March if you want to visit Abuja during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 39ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BNI to ABV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 37ºC on average.
Explore more of Nigeria
Kano is just one of the many cities in Nigeria waiting to be explored once you've seen Abuja. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include DanMasanin Kano Palace, National Museum - Gidan Makama and Gidan Makama Museum.
Ibadan is another favourite destination in Nigeria and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Abuja. No trip is complete without visiting Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity.