Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
ABV
ICAO Code
DNAA
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) is the primary airport serving Abuja, Nigeria’s capital region. Operations are concentrated in a main passenger terminal handling domestic and international services; the airport serves major Nigerian carriers and regional international flights.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Elevation: 342 m
9.0068, 7.2632

Terminal Guide for Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport #

The airport operates from a principal passenger terminal with domestic and international concourses within the same complex. Facilities support check‑in, immigration and baggage reclaim in a single connected building; expect a mix of local and regional carrier operations grouped by check‑in area.

Getting to and From Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport #

Travel to central Abuja is by road; there is no rail link. Taxis, hotel shuttles and car hire are the usual options. Journey time to the city centre varies with traffic and security checks; plan on a variable drive time rather than a fixed schedule. Some hotels offer airport pickups; negotiate fares or use official taxi desks if available.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport #

The terminal provides basic passenger services including cafes and small shops landside and airside, ATMs and currency exchange counters. Lounges are airline‑specific and limited in number. Wi‑Fi availability may be limited or metered; mobile coverage is generally available. Accessibility assistance should be requested in advance where needed.

Tips for Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport #

  • Use official taxis or app-based ride services where available; agree fare before you ride if no meter is used.
  • Allow extra time for clearance during busy domestic peaks (mornings and evenings) - immigration and security lines can be slow.
  • If travelling to the city by road, expect variable journey times depending on Abuja traffic and checkpoints.

Weather & Climate near Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport #

Climate

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in March) and hot winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 18°C to 37°C. Abundant rainfall (1301 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 119 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
DecemberJanuaryNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 34°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 29°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 36°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

March

March is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° 37°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 35°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
25° 35°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 33°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

175 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.5h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (219 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 29°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

219 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.5h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (265 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 29°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

265 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (257 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 30°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

257 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 33°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 34°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

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

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