Non-stop flights to Kano (KAN)
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is the third largest airport in Nigeria. It is an international airport. In total there are 5 airports around the world that have direct flights to Kano, spread around 5 cities in 3 countries. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Kano.
Kano is mainly known for sightseeing & culture and activities.
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All direct flights to Kano Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Kano Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 764 flights arriving at Kano Airport, which are 175 flights per week or 25 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Kano are routes from Abuja (ABV) in Nigeria and Lagos (LOS), also in Nigeria. These two routes together are operated 626 times this month, and make up for 82% of all monthly arrivals at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
The longest flight to Kano KAN is departing from Jeddah (JED). This non-stop flight takes around 6 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 1,321 miles (2,126 km).
List of all direct flights to Kano
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Kano, 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 Kano.
Airlines flying to Kano
Currently, there are 10 airlines that fly to Kano. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all KAN flights:
Business class flights to Kano
There are 5 airports that have flights to Kano in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to KAN are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Kano
The only intercontinental flights to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) are from the Middle-East, as of April 2024.
* Please note that there are no direct services from Europe, the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Kano
Air Peace: seasonal flights from Jeddah (JED).
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): year-round flights from Jeddah (JED).
International flights to Kano
Flights from Egypt to Kano
Cairo is the only city in Egypt with direct flights to Kano. From Cairo, direct flights are offered by Egyptair (Star Alliance).
Flights from Ethiopia to Kano
In Ethiopia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kano is Addis Ababa. From Addis Ababa, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Saudi Arabia to Kano
There is 1 airport in Saudi Arabia that has a direct connection to Kano, which is Jeddah. From Jeddah, you can fly non-stop with Air Peace or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
Domestic flights to Kano
Flights from Nigeria to Kano
There are 2 airports in Nigeria that have non-stop domestic flights to Kano.
From Abuja, airlines that operate direct flights are Aero Contractors, Air Peace, Max Air, NG Eagle, Qatar Airways (Oneworld), Real Tonga and United Nigeria Airlines.
From Lagos, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Kano, which are Aero Contractors, Air Peace, Max Air, Real Tonga and United Nigeria Airlines.
Alternative airports near Kano
Flying to an alternative airport near Kano 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 Kano (KAN) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Katsina (DKA) and Zinder (ZND).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kano?
There is 1 airport in Kano: Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
What is the best airport to fly into Kano?
The most convenient airport to fly into Kano is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
How many airlines fly to Kano?
There are 10 airlines flying to Kano from 5 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly to Kano?
Air Peace, Real Tonga and Aero Contractors operate most flights to Kano. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Kano?
Star Alliance, Oneworld and SkyTeam are all flying to Kano.
How many nonstop flights are there to Kano?
There are roughly 764 flights arriving at Kano every month (or 175 flights each week), from a total of 5 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Kano Airport?
The official name of Kano Airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
What is the airport code of Kano Airport?
The airport code of Kano Airport is KAN.
What are the most popular flights to Kano?
Abuja, Lagos and Jeddah are the 3 most popular routes to Kano. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Kano, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Kano?
| Abuja to Kano | 1h |
| Lagos to Kano | 1h 5m |
| Jeddah to Kano | 6h 30m |
| Addis Ababa to Kano | 4h 55m |
| Cairo to Kano | 4h 15m |
