Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 5 minutes.
Abuja's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CDG to ABV flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Air France has direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Abuja — and maybe even more of Nigeria if your schedule allows.
Air France is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CDG and ABV:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Ndjamena Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Currently, P20,803 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P36,443. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book nine months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CDG to ABV.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CDG to ABV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
61.46% of flights that leave from Charles de Gaulle Airport land at their destination on time.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CDG? If you're boarding an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
It's hard to top the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've arrived on a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight. Peace Media Hotels and Abi's Place are comfortable options near ABV.
Grab a Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Sixt and Fox - Rent A Car can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Abuja and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to central Abuja
From Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
June is the busiest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Abuja in February.
Book your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for March if you want to visit Abuja during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CDG to ABV sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nigeria
Abuja has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Nigeria waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres north of Abuja, a visit to Kano will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Emir's Palace, Gidan Makama Museum and Dala Hill.
Ibadan is another favourite destination in Nigeria and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Abuja. No trip is complete without dropping by Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.