# ABV — Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport > Machine-readable reference for ABV. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/abv HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/abv Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/abv.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ABV.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-11T10:43:36.443+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport - IATA: ABV - ICAO: DNAA - City: Abuja - Country: NG (NG) - Timezone: Africa/Lagos - Distance from city: 20 km (12 mi) southwest of the city centre - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 5.5M - Hub for: Air Peace - Official website: https://faan.gov.ng/naia-abuja/ ## Overview Welcome Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja has seen a remarkable transformation, catching many by surprise with its new amenities and upgrades from the old horror tales. Since the unveiling of the gleaming new international terminal in 2018, which hosts 22 gates and services airlines like Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines, the airport has become a bit of a business traveler hub. Free, though sometimes unreliable, Wi-Fi and pay-in lounges elevate the experience for frequent flyers. Yet, challenges persist: expect chaotic arrivals and disruptive taxi routines. At a glance Located 20 km southwest of Abuja's city center, the airport handles about 5.5 million passengers annually. It's home to two terminals: the Domestic Terminal (T1) with 22 gates for airlines like Air Peace and Arik Air, and the International Terminal (T2) also with 22 gates. Notably, the airport features several lounges and a mix of dining options but lacks overnight sleeping facilities, a point of frustration for many late-night flyers. Terminals & layout ABV operates with two terminals: T1 primarily handles domestic flights with airlines such as Dana Air, while T2 is focused on int… ## Terminals (2) - **Domestic Terminal** — 22 gates · airlines: Air Peace, Arik Air, Dana Air, Overland Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/terminals/t1 - **International Terminal** — 22 gates · airlines: Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/terminals/t2 ## Dining (20) - **Brew Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/brew-cafe - **Bukka Restaurant** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/bukka-restaurant - **Cafe Aero** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/cafe-aero - **Chicken Republic** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/chicken-republic - **Coffee Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/coffee-bar - **Cold Stone Creamery** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/cold-stone-creamery - **Domino's Pizza** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/domino-s-pizza - **Ground Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/ground-cafe - **KFC** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/kfc - **Kilimanjaro** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/kilimanjaro - **Layover Bistro** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/layover-bistro - **Mama Cass** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/mama-cass - **Mr Bigg's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/mr-bigg-s - **Munchies** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/munchies - **Ocean Basket** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/ocean-basket - **Paparimz Lounge** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/paparimz-lounge - **Sky Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/sky-bar - **Taste of China** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/taste-of-china - **The Club Lounge Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/the-club-lounge-bar - **The Lounge Restaurant** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/restaurants/the-lounge-restaurant ## Lounges (9) - **@9tysix Lounge** — access: Domestic Terminal, pay-in URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/lounges/9tysix-lounge - **Airspace Lounge** — Domestic Terminal B · access: Domestic Terminal, pay-in · day pass: $19 · 07:00-20:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/lounges/airspace-lounge - **Business Class Lounge** — access: International Terminal, airline-invited URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/lounges/business-class-lounge - **Gabfol Lounge** — International Terminal · access: International Terminal, Priority Pass · 07:00-23:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/lounges/gabfol-lounge - **Pearl Lounge** — International Terminal · access: International Terminal, pay-in · day pass: $39 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/lounges/pearl-lounge - **SDS Lounge** — International Terminal · access: International Terminal, pay-in · 04:00-00:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/lounges/sds-lounge - **UBA Lounge** — access: Domestic Terminal, cardholder access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/lounges/uba-lounge - **Unity Bank Lounge** — access: Domestic Terminal, cardholder access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/lounges/unity-bank-lounge - **VIP Lounge** — access: Domestic Terminal, invitation-only URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/lounges/vip-lounge ## Shops (15) - **Abuja Art Market** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/shops/abuja-art-market - **Airtel Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/shops/airtel-shop - **Dufry Duty Free** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/shops/dufry-duty-free - **Essentials Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/shops/essentials-store - **Fashion Hub** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/shops/fashion-hub - **Gift Gallery** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/shops/gift-gallery - **Glo Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/shops/glo-shop - **Heinemann Duty Free** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/shops/heinemann-duty-free - **Hudson News** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/shops/hudson-news - **MTN Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/shops/mtn-shop - **Naija Crafts** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/shops/naija-crafts - **Perfume Avenue** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/shops/perfume-avenue - **Pharmacy Plus** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/shops/pharmacy-plus - **Relay** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/shops/relay - **Tech Zone** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/shops/tech-zone ## Parking (5) - **General Car Park** — Short-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/parking/general-car-park - **Long Stay Car Park** — Long-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/parking/long-stay-car-park - **Overflow Car Park** — Economy parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/parking/overflow-car-park - **Staff Car Park** — Staff parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/parking/staff-car-park - **VIP Car Park** — Premium parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/parking/vip-car-park ## Ground transport (10) - **Abuja Airport–City Shuttle** — Minibus service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/transport/abuja-airport-city-shuttle - **Airport Car Hire** — Private car service · 20-25 km URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/transport/airport-car-hire - **Airport Shuttle** — Bus to city center URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/transport/airport-shuttle - **Bolt** — Rideshare · nearly 25 min · 10-15 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/transport/bolt - **Charter Transfer Service** — Prebooked car URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/transport/charter-transfer-service - **Green Taxi** — Official taxi service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/transport/green-taxi - **Hotel Shuttle Buses** — Hotel transfer URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/transport/hotel-shuttle-buses - **Intercity Coach Park** — Intercity bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/transport/intercity-coach-park - **Metro Line Extension Bus Link** — Feeder bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/transport/metro-line-extension-bus-link - **Uber** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abv/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Money_: Parking at the airport is cash-heavy and costs ₦500 for the first hour; get dropped off at the curb to avoid paying more. - _Insider_: The Pearl Lounge in T2 offers showers, beds, and full meals for around USD 35; worth it before an international haul. - _Time_: Green Taxis are the most straightforward landside option; skip touts and head directly to the signed taxi rank. - _Quiet_: The Airspace Lounge within the domestic terminal is a business traveler's go-to for a quiet spot, useful when public A/C fails. - _Avoid_: Don’t plan to sleep overnight at ABV. There are no dedicated rest zones, and seating is unfriendly to sleepers. - _Local_: Try the shuttle service to the city center mentioned by 2026 vloggers; it's budget-friendly and often overlooked. - _Time_: Anticipate long security lines during morning and late-evening flights; arrive 2-3 hours early for hassle-free processing. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ABV.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/abv/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/abv/departures — HTML page with live departures