Non-stop flights to Owerri (QOW)
Sam Mbakwe Airport is a small airport in Nigeria. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Owerri.
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All direct flights to Owerri Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Owerri Best time to visit Owerri Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 149 flights arriving at Owerri Airport, which are 35 flights per week or 5 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Owerri are routes from Lagos (LOS) in Nigeria and Abuja (ABV), also in Nigeria. These two routes together are operated 149 times this month, and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Sam Mbakwe Airport.
The longest flight to Owerri QOW is departing from Lagos (LOS). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes and covers a distance of 278 miles (447 km).
List of all direct flights to Owerri
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Owerri, 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 Owerri.
Airlines flying to Owerri
Currently, there are 4 airlines that fly to Owerri. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all QOW flights:
What is the best time to visit Owerri?
🌴 Tropical
Owerri 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, Owerri 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 Owerri
There are 2 airports that have flights to Owerri in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to QOW are listed below:
International flights to Owerri
Currently there are no international flights to Owerri. The only flights to Owerri are domestic flights within Nigeria. To get to Owerri from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Lagos or Abuja.
Domestic flights to Owerri
Flights from Nigeria to Owerri
There are 2 airports in Nigeria that have non-stop domestic flights to Owerri.
From Abuja, you can fly non-stop with Air Peace or United Nigeria Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in July.
From Lagos, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Owerri, which are Air Peace, Green Africa Airways, United Nigeria Airlines and ValueJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in July.
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Alternative airports near Owerri
Flying to an alternative airport near Owerri 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 Owerri (QOW) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Port Harcourt (PHC) and Asaba (ABB).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Owerri?
There are 2 airports in Owerri: Sam Mbakwe Airport (QOW) and Port Harcourt International Airport (Omagwa Int'l) (PHC).
What is the best airport to fly into Owerri?
You have multiple options when flying into Owerri. Although Owerri (QOW) is a convenient airport to reach the city, the biggest airport near to Owerri is Port Harcourt (PHC), Port Harcourt International Airport (Omagwa Int'l), which offers you additional options.
How many airlines fly to Owerri?
There are 4 airlines flying to Owerri from 2 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Owerri?
Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines and ValueJet operate most flights to Owerri. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Owerri?
There are no alliances flying to Owerri at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Owerri?
There are roughly 149 flights arriving at Owerri every month (or 35 flights each week), from a total of 2 airports - all within Nigeria.
What is the official name of Owerri Airport?
The official name of Owerri Airport is Sam Mbakwe Airport.
What is the airport code of Owerri Airport?
The airport code of Owerri Airport is QOW.
What are the most popular flights to Owerri?
Lagos and Abuja are the only airports with flights to Owerri.
How long is the flight to Owerri?
| Lagos to Owerri | 1h 10m |
| Abuja to Owerri | 1h 10m |
