Non-stop flights to Benin (BNI)
Benin City Airport is a small airport in Nigeria. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Benin.
Benin is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Benin Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Benin Best time to visit Benin Business Class flights First Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 226 flights arriving at Benin Airport, which are 56 flights per week or 8 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Benin are routes from Lagos (LOS) in Nigeria and Abuja (ABV), also in Nigeria. These two routes together are operated 226 times this month, and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Benin City Airport.
The longest flight to Benin BNI is departing from Abuja (ABV). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and covers a distance of 217 miles (349 km).
List of all direct flights to Benin
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Benin, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Benin.
Airlines flying to Benin
Currently, there are 5 airlines that fly to Benin. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all BNI flights:
What is the best time to visit Benin?
🌴 Tropical
Benin is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Being located north of the equator, Benin experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.
Business class flights to Benin
There is only one airport that has Business Class flights to Benin, which is Abuja (ABV).
First class flights to Benin
There is only one airport that has First Class flights to Benin, which is Lagos (LOS).
International flights to Benin
Currently there are no international flights to Benin. The only flights to Benin are domestic flights within Nigeria. To get to Benin from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Lagos or Abuja.
Domestic flights to Benin
Flights from Nigeria to Benin
There are 2 airports in Nigeria that have non-stop domestic flights to Benin.
From Abuja, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Benin, which are Aero Contractors, Air Peace, Green Africa Airways and United Nigeria Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in July.
From Lagos, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Benin, which are Aero Contractors, Air Peace, Arik Air, Green Africa Airways and United Nigeria Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Alternative airports near Benin
Flying to an alternative airport near Benin could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Benin (BNI) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Warri (QRW) and Akure (AKR).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Benin?
There is 1 airport in Benin: Benin City Airport (BNI).
What is the best airport to fly into Benin?
The most convenient airport to fly into Benin is Benin City Airport (BNI).
How many airlines fly to Benin?
There are 5 airlines flying to Benin from 2 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Benin?
United Nigeria Airlines, Air Peace and Aero Contractors operate most flights to Benin. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Benin?
There are no alliances flying to Benin at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Benin?
There are roughly 226 flights arriving at Benin every month (or 56 flights each week), from a total of 2 airports - all within Nigeria.
What is the official name of Benin Airport?
The official name of Benin Airport is Benin City Airport.
What is the airport code of Benin Airport?
The airport code of Benin Airport is BNI.
What are the most popular flights to Benin?
Lagos and Abuja are the only airports with flights to Benin.
How long is the flight to Benin?
| Lagos to Benin | 50m |
| Abuja to Benin | 1h |
