Cheap Flights from Benin City to Abuja

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Flight deals from Benin City to Abuja

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Benin City Airport to Abuja Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $309. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Benin City to Abuja

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Benin City to Abuja flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from Benin City to Abuja

Benin City to Abuja: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Benin City to Abuja below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Abuja.

Benin City to Abuja: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$309
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 2 mins
Most popular airlineUnited Nigeria Airlines
Average flights per week19

Finding cheap flights from Benin City to Abuja: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Benin City to Abuja is $309. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Benin City to Abuja.
United Nigeria Airlines, Air Peace and APG Distribution System fly direct from Benin City to Abuja.
As of July 2026, there are 19 flights per week flying from Benin City to Abuja.
The cheapest month to fly from Benin City to Abuja is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Benin City Airport to Abuja Airport on Saturday, 1 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Abuja but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Abuja is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, United Nigeria Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Abuja.

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, $160 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 $309. 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.

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