Travelling from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Benin City Airport (BNI): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Abuja Airport to Benin City Airport.
Pack your bags and choose from 22 weekly Abuja Airport to Benin City Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ABV to BNI flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Peace on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Benin City Airport (BNI)
At the moment, R 1,325 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Abuja Airport to Benin City Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,588. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ABV to BNI, book your journey 11 months before your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Abuja Airport to Benin City Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ABV to BNI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Abuja Airport to Benin City Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Abuja Airport (ABV)
When it comes to Abuja Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights complete their journey on time.
Abuja Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Abuja. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near ABV? If you're boarding an early flight from Abuja Airport to Benin City Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Benin City Airport (BNI)
Reserve a hotel close to BNI if you're taking a late Abuja Airport to Benin City Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Venture beyond Benin City and discover places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Benin City Airport rental car from Avis.
Book your ride from Benin City Airport a few weeks before your departure date to get the best possible rate. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Benin City Airport (BNI) to central Benin City
Benin City Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Benin City. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Benin City Airport (BNI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Abuja Airport to Benin City Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Benin City in March.
When reserving your flight from Abuja Airport to Benin City Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Benin City, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ABV to BNI in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nigeria
Benin City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Nigeria just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres west of Benin City, a visit to Lagos will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Old Lagos Prison (Freedom Park), Freedom Park Lagos and Kalakuta Republic Museum.
If there's time to check out another corner of Nigeria, consider Ibadan, about 209 kilometres north-west of Benin City. Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity are among the biggest draws.