Travelling from New York to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from New York to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV). Explore your options for flying out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Abuja is five hours ahead of New York. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is located in Abuja, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from New York to ABV. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from New York to ABV with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between JFK and ABV include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
74.1% of flights that take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and ABV:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to ABV flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
73.3% of flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your New York to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near LaGuardia Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
LGA has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on track and touch down when it should.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Coming in on a late flight from New York to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport or just want to settle in quick? Booking a hotel near ABV is the way to go. Peace Media Hotels and Abis Place are great options.
Book a Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Sixt and Fox - Rent A Car can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Abuja and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your New York to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
R 9,189 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Return flights start from R 12,183. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from New York to ABV, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Affordable New York to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from New York to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from New York to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
June is when most people book flights from New York to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV). Visit Abuja in February for a more low-key escape.
When booking your New York to ABV plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in Abuja, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January has temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Abuja
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Abuja:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Jabi Lake, Abuja panoramic view and Aso Rock are leading attractions which should feature on any good Abuja itinerary.
Explore more of Nigeria
You've seen Abuja, now it's time to explore other corners of Nigeria. Journey around 177 kilometres north to Kaduna to tick off its leading attractions. From AREWA House to Juma'at Central Mosque and AHMADIYYA MOSQUE KADUNA, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 241 kilometres north of Abuja, Zaria is another essential stop in Nigeria. Start your sightseeing at St Mary's Catholic Church, Zaria City Wall, Zaria, Kaduna State and Kufena Rock.
