Travelling from London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll take off for your flight from London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV). London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are the main airports in London.
Expect to be travelling for 6 hours 25 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight.
The timezone in Abuja is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is located in Abuja.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) is the most popular route, with 10 direct services each week. You can travel from LHR to ABV on British Airways's 10:25pm flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from London to ABV.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can jump on a direct flight from London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
British Airways is a leading airline that operates direct flights from London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport taking off from LHR.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with British Airways between LHR and ABV.
British Airways stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 81.67% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to ABV. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). See if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
Air Peace operates direct flights from London to ABV leaving from LGW. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
On the LGW to ABV route, Air Peace is the preferred choice of many.
Break up your flight from London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and ABV are:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to ABV flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:
STN has a reliable on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and reach your final stop as expected.
About Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Have a late flight from London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport or just want to wrap up your travel day ASAP? Booking a hotel near ABV is a good idea. Peace Media Hotels and Abi's Place are two good options.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight.
Getting from Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to central Abuja
Central Abuja is around 40 kilometres from Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is $748. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $915. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to ABV.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring cheap London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Abuja. January is when most people book flights from London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a London to ABV plane ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Abuja to range from 23ºC to 39ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in January when temperatures are between 19ºC and 37ºC.
More about Abuja
Once you've booked your flight from London to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Abuja:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Abuja panoramic view, Jabi Lake and Aso Rock are attractions you won't want to skip in Abuja.
Explore more of Nigeria
Kaduna is just one of the many cities in Nigeria waiting to be explored after you've seen Abuja. Around 177 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including AREWA House, Juma'at Central Mosque and St. Joseph's Catholic Cathedral.
Around 241 kilometres north of Abuja, Zaria is another essential stop in Nigeria. Experience major highlights starting with Zaria City Wall, Zaria, Kaduna State, Emir's Palace, Zaria and A.B.U. Central Mosque.