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

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MS Egyptair
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Cairo to Abuja
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,134 mi 5h 20m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

CAI–ABV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Egyptair leads the route. The flight covers 2,134 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 6 321 5h20 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – 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
8
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
ADD ~14h 45m ALG ~15h 45m LHR ~17h 22m DLA ~18h 30m CDG ~20h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
285
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
-1h
Abuja is 1 hour behind Cairo.
CAI: EET · ABV: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 5:00 PM in Abuja.
Distance & Flight Time
2,134 mi / 3,434 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m.
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 time5h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
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 approximately 5h 20m. The route covers 2,134 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Egyptair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from CAI to ABV. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADD, ALG, LHR, DLA, CDG, DOH, FRA and KAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Abuja is 1 hour 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 ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes. 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

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via ADD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.