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 6 airports around the world that have direct flights to Kano, spread around 6 cities in 3 countries. Currently, there are 3 domestic flights to Kano.
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All direct flights to Kano Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Kano Best time to visit Kano Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 222 flights arriving at Kano Airport, which are 49 flights per week or 7 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 168 times this month, and make up for 76% 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 5 minutes and covers a distance of 2,126 miles (3,421 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 11 airlines that fly to Kano. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all KAN flights:
What is the best time to visit Kano?
☀️ Hot Mediterranean
The Mediterranean regions near Kano are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Kano is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.
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 March 2026.
* 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
Saudi Arabian is currently the only airline flying non-stop from the Middle-East to Kano. They fly year-round 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).
All flights from Egypt
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).
All flights from Ethiopia
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, direct flights are offered by Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
All flights from Saudi Arabia
Domestic flights to Kano
Flights from Nigeria to Kano
There are 3 airports in Nigeria that have non-stop domestic flights to Kano.
From Abuja, airlines that operate direct flights are Aero Contractors, Air Peace, Qatar Airways (Oneworld), Real Tonga, UmzaXpress, United Nigeria Airlines and ValueJet.
From Lagos, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Kano, which are Aero Contractors, Air Peace, NG Eagle, Real Tonga and United Nigeria Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in July.
From Sokoto, you can fly non-stop with Real Tonga or UmzaXpress. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in April.
All flights from Nigeria
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. In total there are two alternative airports to Kano (KAN) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Katsina (DKA) and Kaduna (KAD).
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 11 airlines flying to Kano from 6 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Kano?
Real Tonga, United Nigeria Airlines and UmzaXpress 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 222 flights arriving at Kano every month (or 49 flights each week), from a total of 6 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 Addis Ababa 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 40m |
| Addis Ababa to Kano | 4h 55m |
| Sokoto to Kano | 1h |
| Jeddah to Kano | 6h 5m |
