Abu Dhabi to Kano (AUH–KAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ADD Addis Ababa 11h 15m ETEYMU → ETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kano flights
CAI Cairo 11h 35m 3LEYGA → MSTK Cairo (CAI) to Kano flights
JED Jeddah 13h 10m EYGAMU → SV Jeddah (JED) to Kano flights
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Abu Dhabi to Kano
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and KAN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to KAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
ADD ~11h 15m CAI ~11h 35m JED ~13h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
167
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kano from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
Metric AUH→KAN SHJ→KAN
Distance from AUH – 82 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Sharjah (SHJ) to Kano flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Kano is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · KAN: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 3:00 PM in Kano.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders must obtain a visa before traveling to Nigeria. Apply through the Nigeria Immigration Service portal or a Nigerian embassy. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–KAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Kano route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: KAN
Full nameMallam Aminu Kano International Airport
IATA / ICAOKAN / DNKN
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Elevation1,562 ft / 476 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to KAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Addis Ababa Bole, Cairo and King Abdulaziz.
Kano is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Nearby alternatives include SHJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Addis Ababa Bole, Cairo and King Abdulaziz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ).