From being the largest oil producer to having the largest economy in Africa, Nigeria is a federal republic having 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Besides, this country also has the highest density of rare butterflies and its richness in culture, tradition and diversity calls for visits. 

Therefore, air transportation plays a crucial role in the country in terms of the increasing number of visitors throughout the year. So, if you are planning to visit Nigeria, read along to learn about the airports in Nigeria.

If you are wondering how many airports are in Nigeria, there are 32 airports in the country, which include international, domestic and military airbases. The following is a comprehensive list of Nigerian airports. 

Note: The services and other factors keep changing frequently. So, please verify all information before planning your trip.

1. Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), Lagos

Built-in 1979, Murtala Muhammed International Airport is Nigeria's most prominent and busiest airport, handling around 5 million passengers globally and about 3 million domestic passengers. This airport is located approximately 14.1 km from the city and is the most crucial airport serving Lagos.

• Address: Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNMM
• IATA Code: LOS
• Category: International
• Terminals: The airport has two terminals; one handles international departures, while the other one is for domestic departures.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Duty-free shops & stores
  • Currency exchange
  • Baby care facilities
  • Medical Facilities

2. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), Abuja

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is Nigeria's second largest and busiest airport handling around 4.88 million passengers yearly. Established in 2002, about 41 km away from the city, it is the main airport that serves the capital city of Nigeria, Abuja. 

• Address: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNAA
• IATA Code: ABV
• Category: International
• Terminals: The airport has four terminals, two for domestic and another two for international departures.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Lounges
  • Cafes
  • Newspaper & magazines shop
  • Snacks shops

3. Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN), Kano

Mallam Aminu International Airport has been the primary airport serving one of the prominent states of Nigeria, Kano, since its establishment in 1936. Built 5 km from the city, the airport got its name after former politician Aminu Kano. 

Besides, it is one of the crucial airports of Nigeria, handling around four lakh passengers yearly, making it one of the busiest.

• Address: Lagos Rd, 700211, Kano, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNKN
• IATA Code: KAN
• Category: International
• Terminals: The airport has two terminals, domestic and international.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Lounges
  • Medical facilities

4. Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO), Uyo

Victor Attah International Airport, or Akwa Ibom International Airport, mainly serves the Southeast of Uyo and the Northeast of Oron. It was established in 2009 and is located about 26 km from downtown. Though it has limited facilities and one daily departure, the airport plans to expand in the upcoming years.

• Address: V3CQ+JVV, 520105, Idu, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNAI
• IATA Code: QUO
• Category: International
• Terminals: The airport has a single-passenger terminal that handles domestic and international traffic. However, the airport is undergoing the construction of a new terminal which is going to get inaugurated soon.
• Services & Amenities Available: N/A

5. Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), Omagwa

Port Harcourt International Airport is an international airport serving as the primary airport for the capital of Rivers State since the 1980s. Built at a distance of 26 km from the city, it is one of the country's crucial airports in terms of economic development. Besides, it also increased cargo traffic over the years, making it the third busiest airport in Nigeria.

• Address: 2X83+3J8, 511101, Umuecheigbo, Rivers, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNPO
• IATA Code: PHC
• Category: International
• Terminals: The airport has two terminals, one for domestic and the other for international departures.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Lounges
  • Duty-free shops

6. Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), Enugu

Akanu Ibiam International Airport is also known as Enugu Airport as it serves the city of Enugu and nearby cities, such as Abakaliki, Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi, Afikpo, Okigwe, etc. The airport was built in 1976 and is about 9.76 km from the city. It offers international and domestic flights, with an average of around 14 weekly flights.

• Address: FHC9+V8 Enugu, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNEN
• IATA Code: ENU
• Category: International
• Terminals: The airport has a single-passenger terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Lounges
  • Medical assistance

7. Ilorin International Airport (ILR), Ilorin

Ilorin International Airport is an international airport that serves as the city's main airport. The airport was established in 1978, around 1.8 km from the city. Ilorin International Airport operates as a secondary airport to Lagos Airport. 

Recently, the terminal building of this airport has gone through renovations to accommodate approximately 500 passengers.

• Address: Ilorin International Airport, Airport Rd, 240105, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNIL
• IATA Code: ILR
• Category: International
• Terminals: The airport consists of a single-passenger terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Ground Transportation
  • Passengers’ assistance

8. Kaduna Airport (KAD), Kaduna

Kaduna Airport serves as a domestic airport in the city of Kaduna, which is around 22 km away from the city. Established in 1982, it also serves ventures to international locations seasonally. Besides, this airport is among the most essential domestic airports in the country in terms of passenger traffic.

• Address: M8VG+R4X, 802151, Kaduna, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNKA
• IATA Code: KAD
• Category: International
• Terminals: The airport has a single-passenger terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • VIP lounges
  • Bars
  • Mosque
  • Shops

9. Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO), Sokoto

Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport is also known as Sultan Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport. It is named after the Sultan. It is an international airport which serves the city of Sokoto, the capital city of Sokoto state. Established in 1983, the airport is 10.7 km away from the city.

• Address: W695+39J, 852101, Sokoto, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNSO
• IATA Code: SKO
• Category: International
• Terminals: N/A
• Services & Amenities Available: N/A

10. Maiduguri International Airport (MIU), Maiduguri

Maiduguri International Airport serves the northeast region of the country. The airport offers domestic and international ventures from the capital city of the Borno state in Nigeria, Maiduguri. Built-in 1950, it is around 10 km away from the city.

• Address: Airport Road, 151571, Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNMA
• IATA Code: MIU
• Category: Domestic/ International
• Terminals: The airport has two terminals. One is for domestic flights, and the other is for international departures.
• Services & Amenities Available: The airport has the following services:
  • Currency exchange
  • Prayer rooms for men and women
  • VIP lounges
  • Disabled person assistance
  • Duty-free shops

11. Benin Airport (BNI), Benin City

Benin Airport is a domestic airport serving the capital of Edo State of Nigeria, Benin City. This airport was established in 1956. However, this airport has limited facilities and operates quite a few airlines in some of the country's major cities. Besides, it is 6 km away from the city.

• Address: Airport Road Oredo Local government, Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNBE
• IATA Code: BNI
• Category: Domestic
• Terminals: The airport has a single-passenger terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available: N/A

12. Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO), Gombe

Sani Abacha International Airport, or Gombe Lawanti Airport, gets its name due to its proximity to the place of Lawanti. This airport serves as the main airport of the city of Gombe in Nigeria. Established in 2005, about 29 km from the town, it handles domestic or commercial flights to some cities.

• Address: 8W45+Q25, 771104, Lawanti, Gombe, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNGO
• IATA Code: GMO
• Category: Domestic
• Terminals: N/A
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Lounges
  • Wheelchair assistance

13. Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ), Calabar

Established in 1983, Margaret Ekpo International Airport serves as the main airport of the city of Calabar. Therefore, it is also known as Calabar Airport. The airport handles domestic and commercial flights to some of the country's major cities. Besides, it is about 4.3 km away from the city.

• Address: Air Force Road, Airport Area 540281, Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNCA
• IATA Code: CBQ
• Category: Domestic
• Terminals: The airport has a single-passenger terminal
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Shuttle bus
  • Fitness centre

14. Warri Airport (QRW), Osubi

Established in 1999, Warri Airport is also called Osubi Airstrip located at Osubi. Situated at 11.9 km from the city, it serves as the main airport of Effurun in Nigeria. Besides, it has been considered an aviation facility centre for the Delta state in this country.

• Address: HRV9+RJX, Airport Road, opposite old airport, Warri, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNSU
• IATA Code: QRW
• Category: Domestic
• Terminals: The airport has a single-passenger terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available: N/A

15. Ibadan Airport (IBA), Ibadan

Ibadan Airport serves the capital city of Oyo. It is one of the major domestic airports in Nigeria, offering only domestic ventures to some of the country's cities. Besides, the airport was built in 1982 and is located about 0.6 km from the city.

• Address: 9X6F+656, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNIB
• IATA Code: IBA
• Category: Domestic
• Terminals: The airport has a single-passenger terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available: N/A

16. Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW), Owerri

Sam Mbakwe International Airport is a domestic airport known as Imo State Airport. Built-in 1983, it is approximately 17 km away from the airport. Besides, it is one of the major domestic airports of the country, serving the capital city of Imo State, Owerri.

• Address: C6H2+2RV, 473119, Umuene Obiangwu, Imo, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNIM
• IATA Code: QOW
• Category: Domestic
• Terminals: The airport has three terminals, each of which is used by different airlines:
  • Terminal 1: Arik Air, Air Peace, Overland Airways and Max Air. 
  • Terminal 2 is mainly for Aero Contractors.
  •  Terminal 3 is used primarily by Arik Air, Air Peace and Max Air.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • VIP Terminal
  • Medical assistance

17. Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), Jos

Yakubu Gowon Airport is a domestic airport that serves the city of Jos. Therefore, the airport is known as Jos Airport, with its most famous location being Lagos. It is the capital of the Plateau State of Nigeria. This airport was established during the 1970s. Besides, it is 36.5 km away from the city.

• Address: Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNJO
• IATA Code: JOS
• Category: Domestic
• Terminals: The airport has a single-passenger terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Ground Transportation

18. Yola Airport (YOL), Yola

Established in 1984, Yola Airport is a domestic airport serving the city of Yola. It is considered one of the critical domestic airports offering ventures to some of this country's major cities. Besides, the airport is around 8 km away from the city.

• Address: 7C8G+W92, A8, Wuro Jabbe 640211, Jimeta, Adamawa, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNYO
• IATA Code: YOL
• Category: Domestic
• Terminals: The airport has a single-passenger terminal
• Services & Amenities Available: N/A

19. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport (BCU), Bauchi

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport is a relatively new airport established in 2014. The airport got its name after a former Prime Minister of the country, and serves the city of Bauchi. Located at a distance of 28.8 km from the city, it is a domestic airport offering commercial flights to some of the major cities in Nigeria.

• Address: 740102, Bauchi, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNBC
• IATA Code: BCU
• Category: Domestic
• Terminals: The airport has a single-passenger terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Ground Transportation

20. Akure Airport (AKR), Akure

Established in 1986, Akure Airport is a domestic one serving as the primary airport for the city called Akure. It is the capital of the Ondo state in Nigeria. It offers ventures to some of the cities of the country. Besides, it is 16 km away from the city.

• Address: 340284, Ondo, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNAK
• IATA Code: AKR
• Category: Domestic
• Terminals: The airport consists of a single-passenger terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available: N/A

21. Makurdi Airport (MDI), Makurdi

This airport began its operations in 1983. Makurdi Airport is an Air Base located in Makurdi, Nigeria. Located 11.2 km from the city, this airport is used for joint military or civil purposes serving the capital city of Benue state, Makurdi.

• Address: Off Gboko Road, 970101, Makurdi, Benue, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: DNMK
• IATA Code: MDI
• Category: Military Air Base
• Terminals: The airport has a single terminal building.
• Services & Amenities Available: N/A

22. Port Harcourt City Airport (PHG), Rumuomasi

Port Harcourt City Airport is an Air Force base at Rumuomasi in Nigeria. It is the capital of the Rivers state of the country. Built at a distance of 27.7 km from the city, this airbase hosts two schools: Air Force Secondary School and Air Force Primary School. Besides, this airbase is crucial for state and country military flight service.

• Address: 118 Woji Road, GRA II 500101, Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
• ICAO Code: N/A
• IATA Code: PHG
• Category: Military Air Base
• Terminals: N/A
• Services & Amenities Available: N/A

Therefore, now that you know all the relevant details about significant airports in Nigeria, you can plan your itineraries according to your convenience. However, go through the list and check all the airports' guidelines before booking your tickets.