Frankfurt am Main to Abuja (FRA–ABV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LH Lufthansa
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WAT
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LH Lufthansa
343
10:20 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
LHR London 8h 31m A3AVB6 → BA London (LHR) to Abuja flights
ALG Algiers 9h 10m AHLH → AH Algiers (ALG) to Abuja flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 52m A3AFAM → AFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Abuja flights
IST Istanbul 11h 40m FILHNH → TK Istanbul (IST) to Abuja flights
CMN Casablanca 13h ATLH → QR Casablanca (CMN) to Abuja flights
ADD Addis Ababa 15h 15m ETNH → ETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Abuja flights
DOH Doha 15h 28m FBIBMH → QRVAWY Doha (DOH) to Abuja flights
CAI Cairo 17h ACLHMS → MS Cairo (CAI) to Abuja flights
PHC Port Harcourt ~9h 10m → LHQRVA Port Harcourt (PHC) to Abuja flights
LOS Lagos ~9h 10m LHLXSN → Lagos (LOS) to Abuja flights
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Frankfurt am Main to Abuja
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,835 mi 6h 5m nonstop -1h behind

FRA–ABV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lufthansa leads the route. The flight covers 2,835 miles in approximately 6h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Abuja (ABV) Abuja to Frankfurt am Main flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FRA–ABV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 7 343 6h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – LH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LH (7 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, FRA to ABV direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FRA to ABV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
LHR ~8h 31m PHC ~9h 10m LOS ~9h 10m ALG ~9h 10m CDG ~10h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
772
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 Frankfurt am Main.
FRA: CEST · ABV: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 5:00 PM in Abuja.
Distance & Flight Time
2,835 mi / 4,563 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

German passport holders need a visa to enter Nigeria. There is no visa on arrival or eVisa for German citizens. Apply in advance at the Nigerian embassy in Berlin or the consulate in Frankfurt through the Nigeria Immigration Service portal at portal.immigration.gov.ng. The single-entry tourist visa (STR) costs around EUR 60 and is valid for up to 90 days. Processing takes 10 to 15 business days.

Required documents: completed online application, passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages, two passport photos, flight itinerary, proof of accommodation, bank statements from the last 3 months, and a letter explaining your visit. If someone in Nigeria is hosting you, their invitation letter with a copy of their ID is required.

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. You will be asked for it at check-in and on arrival. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel. The certificate is valid for life. Nigeria also requires all travelers to complete the Nigeria International Travel Portal health declaration before departure.

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

S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.

Facts

FRA–ABV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Frankfurt am Main to Abuja route.
Route details
Distance2,835 mi / 4,563 km
Flight time6h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FRA
Full nameFrankfurt Main Airport
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 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 FRA to ABV flights.
Nonstop flights from Frankfurt Main Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport take about 6h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 2,835 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FRA to ABV: Lufthansa.
This route has daily 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 London Heathrow, Houari Boumediene and Charles de Gaulle.
Abuja is 1 hour behind Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, return flights from ABV to FRA 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 FRA to ABV

Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FRA to ABV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FRA to ABV is about 6 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,835 miles (4,563 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Houari Boumediene and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.