Cairo to Abuja (CAI–ABV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MS Egyptair
738
11:10 AM
EEST T3
2:00 PM
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MS Egyptair
738
3:18 PM
WAT TE
10:08 PM
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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 10 hubs
ADD Addis Ababa 11h ETMS → ETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Abuja flights
DOH Doha 11h 20m ACB6JL → QRVAWY Doha (DOH) to Abuja flights
IST Istanbul 11h 20m ETJUMS → TK Istanbul (IST) to Abuja flights
CMN Casablanca 11h 40m ATMSWY → QR Casablanca (CMN) to Abuja flights
LHR London 12h 30m ACBAMS → BA London (LHR) to Abuja flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h ACDELH → LH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Abuja flights
ALG Algiers 16h 8m AHMS → AH Algiers (ALG) to Abuja flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 18h 15m ACAFKL → AFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Abuja flights
DLA Douala 18h 25m MS → AH Douala (DLA) to Abuja flights
KAN Kano 26h 20m MS → VA Kano (KAN) to Abuja flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cairo to Abuja
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,134 mi 4h 50m nonstop -2h behind

CAI–ABV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Egyptair leads the route. The flight covers 2,134 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Abuja (ABV) Abuja to Cairo flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAI–ABV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MS Egyptair 6 738 4h50 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – MS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: MS (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAI to ABV direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to ABV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ADD ~11h 0m DOH ~11h 20m IST ~11h 20m CMN ~11h 40m LHR ~12h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
455
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Abuja is 2 hours behind Cairo.
CAI: EEST · ABV: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 4:00 PM in Abuja.
Distance & Flight Time
2,134 mi / 3,434 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter Nigeria. There is no visa-on-arrival or eVisa option for Egyptian nationals. A visa must be obtained from a Nigerian embassy or consulate before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay, with at least two blank pages.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CAI

Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.

Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.

Facts

CAI–ABV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Abuja route.
Route details
Distance2,134 mi / 3,434 km
Flight time4h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAI
Full nameCairo International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: ABV
Full nameNnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
IATA / ICAOABV / DNAA
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation1,123 ft / 342 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to ABV flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairo International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport take about 4h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 2,134 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CAI to ABV: Egyptair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Addis Ababa Bole, Hamad and İstanbul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ABV and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Abuja is 2 hours behind Cairo.
Yes, return flights from ABV to CAI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAI to ABV

Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAI to ABV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAI to ABV is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,134 miles (3,434 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Addis Ababa Bole, Hamad and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.