Kaduna International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
KAD
ICAO Code
DNKA
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
Unknown

Kaduna International Airport is the main airport serving Kaduna State and the city of Kaduna. It accommodates domestic flights and some regional services and shares facilities with military operations; it is a regional airport rather than a national hub.

Kaduna International Airport
Elevation: 631 m
10.6960, 7.3201

Terminal Guide for Kaduna International Airport #

Single passenger terminal serving civil flights. The terminal provides essential passenger services and has separate handling for domestic and regional connections within the same complex.

Getting to and From Kaduna International Airport #

Main options: taxi and private transfer - Kaduna city centre generally reachable within 15-45 minutes by road.

  • Taxi / private transfer: The most common way to reach Kaduna city and surrounding towns; use hotel or official airport taxi services where possible.
  • Driving: Car hire available; travel times depend on destination and road conditions.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Kaduna International Airport #

Basic airport services appropriate to regional Nigerian airports.

  • Lounges: Limited lounge options.
  • Food & drink: Small cafés and kiosks landside and airside.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Wi‑Fi and charging availability is variable-carry a power bank.
  • Accessibility: Basic accessibility features present; coordinate assistance with your airline ahead of travel.

Tips for Kaduna International Airport #

  • Kaduna Airport serves both civil and military operations - expect extra security checks and follow local instructions on arrival.
  • Taxis and prearranged hotel pickups are the most reliable onward transport; confirm fares in advance.
  • Facilities are basic compared with major Nigerian airports - bring essentials and have a backup plan for transfers after hours.

Weather & Climate near Kaduna International Airport #

Climate

Kaduna International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 15°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1113 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 152 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
DecemberJanuaryNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° 31°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
17° 34°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.

93 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
20° 35°
34%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 35°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 30°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (218 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

218 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (288 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 27°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

288 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (220 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 29°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

220 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
16° 32°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
15° 32°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

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