Doha to Kano (DOH–KAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DOH and KAN. Nearest airports to DOH with scheduled service: Doha International Airport (DIA, 3 mi) · Bahrain International Airport (BAH, 91 mi) · Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF, 133 mi)
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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 5 hubs
SHJ Sharjah 10h G9QR ET Sharjah (SHJ) to Kano flights
ADD Addis Ababa 11h 10m B6ETJL ETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kano flights
CAI Cairo 11h 25m ACB6MF MSTK Cairo (CAI) to Kano flights
JED Jeddah 12h 36m AYB6BA SV Jeddah (JED) to Kano flights
ABV Abuja ~9h 35m QRVAWY VA Abuja (ABV) to Kano flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Doha to Kano
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DOH to KAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
226
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Kano is 2 hours behind Doha.
DOH: +03 · KAN: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 4:00 PM in Kano.
Visa & Entry

Qatari passport holders need a visa to enter Nigeria. Apply through the Nigerian Immigration Service portal or at a Nigerian embassy before departure. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least two blank pages. Required documents include a completed application form, passport photos, proof of accommodation, and a return ticket. Processing takes 5 to 10 working days.

Getting to DOH

Doha Metro Gold Line connects the city center directly to Hamad International; the Hamad International Airport station is at the terminal (15–20 min from Al Bidda / West Bay area, QAR 3–6). Metro runs 6am–11pm Sunday–Wednesday, until midnight Thursday, and 2pm–1am Friday. The Gold Line also connects to the Red and Green lines at Msheireb station for wider coverage.Taxis from West Bay / downtown Doha cost QAR 30–50 and take 15–25 minutes. Karwa taxis are metered and more regulated than informal options. Ride-hail apps (Careem, Uber) operate widely in Doha.

DOH–KAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Doha to Kano route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DOH
IATA / ICAODOH / OTHH
TimezoneAsia/Qatar
Passengers/yr52.7M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: KAN
IATA / ICAOKAN / DNKN
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Elevation1,562 ft / 476 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DOH to KAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sharjah, Addis Ababa Bole and Cairo.
Kano is 2 hours behind Doha.
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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 Sharjah, Addis Ababa Bole and Cairo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.