Flying from Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Dubai: what you need to know
Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is located in Abuja. Following the UTC+4 timezone, Dubai is three hours ahead of Abuja.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your ABV to Dubai flight.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from ABV to Dubai. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Travelling from central Abuja to ABV takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Dubai? Stay somewhere close to ABV, such as Peace Media Hotels. Abi's Place will also have you moments from the departure gate.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, data shows 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Dubai
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Dubai flight is ج.م. 26,724. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 30,067. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from ABV to Dubai, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Dubai ticket.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Dubai, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near DXB:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Dubai International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from ABV to Dubai.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Central Dubai is around 48 kilometres from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). After your flight from Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Dubai has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near DWC. Unwind and get cosy after your ABV to Dubai flight at any of these well-located options:
Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from DWC three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
December is the quietest month for flights from Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Dubai, while January is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Dubai based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Dubai plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from ABV to Dubai around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dubai right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Dubai:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Dubai Opera, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Gold Souk are highlights which should feature on every Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dubai. Around 121 kilometres away to the southwest, top sights here include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
