Traveling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is 6 hours 15 minutes.
Abuja is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from LHR to ABV start at 22:25 — the first with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 22:30 with British Airways. In total, there are ten weekly London Heathrow Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flights.
Your LHR to ABV flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring Abuja (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Nigeria!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to ABV flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LHR and ABV include:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Currently, $402 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $652. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to ABV.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LHR to ABV.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometers from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
Few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've just come in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport flight. Peace Media Hotels and Abi's Place are great choices near ABV.
Book a Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Sixt and Fox - Rent A Car can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Abuja and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to central Abuja
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to central Abuja has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometers away.
When to fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Abuja. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Abuja during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to ABV in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nigeria
Kano is just one of the many cities in Nigeria waiting to be discovered after you've seen Abuja. Around 354 kilometers away to the north, its best attractions include Emir's Palace, Gidan Makama Museum and Dala Hill.
Around 434 kilometers south-west of Abuja, Ibadan is another favorite stop in Nigeria. Start your sightseeing at Agodi Gardens, Mapo Hall and Bower's Tower.