Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Abuja Airport (ABV): what you need to know
Abuja is seven hours ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your MSP to ABV flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Abuja Airport. Frankfurt am Main Airport is a popular stopover on the MSP to ABV route.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights taking off from Minneapolis St Paul Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MSP? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Abuja Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Abuja Airport (ABV)
Consider booking a hotel close to ABV if you're taking a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Abuja Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel beyond Abuja and discover new places with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Abuja Airport rental car from popular providers like Sixt or Fox - Rent A Car.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Abuja Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Abuja Airport (ABV)
December is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Abuja Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Abuja in March.
When booking your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Abuja Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Abuja, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 39ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MSP to ABV in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 37ºC on average.
Explore more of Nigeria
Kano is just one of the many cities in Nigeria waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Abuja. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include DanMasanin Kano Palace, National Museum - Gidan Makama and Gidan Makama Museum.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Nigeria, consider Ibadan, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Abuja. Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity are highlights.