Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Abuja Airport (ABV): what you need to know
Abuja is six hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK 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.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Abuja Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JFK and ABV:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Mohammed V Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Abuja Airport (ABV)
At the moment, R 9,659 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Abuja Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 14,807. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JFK to ABV if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Abuja Airport.
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Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central New York to New York John F. Kennedy Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Abuja Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to JFK:
Arriving at Abuja Airport (ABV)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Abuja Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ABV instead:
Venture beyond Abuja and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Abuja Airport rental car from companies like Sixt or Fox - Rent A Car.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Abuja Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Abuja Airport (ABV) to central Abuja
From Abuja Airport, Abuja is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Abuja Airport (ABV)
December is the most popular month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Abuja Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Abuja in March.
When reserving your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Abuja Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Abuja, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to ABV in January. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF) then.
Explore more of Nigeria
Kano is just one of the many cities in Nigeria waiting to be discovered after 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.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Abuja, Ibadan is another essential stop in Nigeria. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity.