Flying from Dubai to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Dubai to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's main airports.
Abuja is three hours behind Dubai. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is located in Abuja, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Dubai to ABV.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Dubai to ABV with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between DXB and ABV include:
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Dubai Airport:
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.31% of flights complete their journey on time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can arrive at DWC from central Dubai in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Dubai to ABV flight? Check in to a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
56.64% of flights out of Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Touching down on a late flight from Dubai to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport? Grab your bags and go straight to the comfort of a hotel near ABV. Peace Media Hotels and Abis Place will have you turning out the lights sooner.
Secure yourself a Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport rental car from leading outlets like Sixt or Fox - Rent A Car. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Abuja and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Dubai to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is P14,873. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P32,700. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Dubai to ABV, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Affordable Dubai to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Dubai to ABV.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
February is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Abuja based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Abuja is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your Dubai to ABV plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in January when temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
More about Abuja
After booking your flight from Dubai to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Abuja:
There are plenty of things to do in Abuja when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Jabi Lake followed by Abuja panoramic view and Aso Rock.
Explore more of Nigeria
Kaduna is just one of the many places in Nigeria waiting to be explored once you've seen Abuja. Around 177 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include AREWA House, Juma'at Central Mosque and AHMADIYYA MOSQUE KADUNA.
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.