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Flights from Maiduguri to Abuja

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Flight Duration1 h and 40 mFlights between Maiduguri and Abuja take, on average, 1 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportMaiduguri IntlWhen flying from Maiduguri to Abuja
Destination airportNnamdi Azikiwe International AirportFor the route from Maiduguri to Abuja
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Maiduguri to Abuja
Airlines flying this routeAerolineas SosaAirline(s) with flights between Maiduguri to Abuja
One-way average Price£169The average price for a flight Maiduguri - Abuja at Opodo is £169, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Abuja when departing from Maiduguri
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Last checked on Sun 08/11
Distance: 431 mi
Maiduguri airports
Abuja airports
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)How far from city centre: 17 mi

Book your Maiduguri to Abuja flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Maiduguri to Abuja (Nigeria) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Maiduguri to Abuja takes roughly 1 h and 40 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Maiduguri–Abuja route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Arrival airport: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)

The weather in Abuja

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Abuja, temperatures average around 36ºC in the warmest months and roughly 16ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 37ºC
  • Lows: down to 16ºC
  • Hottest month: March
  • Coldest month: December
  • Driest month: December
  • Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Maiduguri to Abuja

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Maiduguri to Abuja:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Abuja. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Maiduguri to Abuja

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Maiduguri to Abuja?
When you fly from Maiduguri to Abuja the average price is £169. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Maiduguri to Abuja at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Maiduguri to Abuja. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Maiduguri to Abuja?
The most popular months to book a flight from Maiduguri to Abuja are March, April and April, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Maiduguri to Abuja?
The best time of the year to go to Abuja when flying from Maiduguri depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, April is the top 1º month to fly to Abuja from Maiduguri in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, May and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Maiduguri - Abuja.
How long does the flight take to go from Maiduguri to Abuja?
The total flight time between Maiduguri and Abuja is of around 1 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 431.13 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Abuja compared to Maiduguri?
While in Maiduguri temperatures can reach an average of 32º ºC in summer, Abuja can experience temperatures up to 31º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 25º ºC in Abuja, compared to the 24º ºC average in Maiduguri.

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