Dulles to Abuja (IAD–ABV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between IAD and ABV. Nearest airports to IAD with scheduled service: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA, 23 mi) · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 45 mi) · Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR, 55 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 9 hubs
LFW Lomé 14h 40m ET → ET Lomé (LFW) to Abuja flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 15h 40m ACAFKL → AFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Abuja flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 17h 15m ACAILH → LH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Abuja flights
IST Istanbul 17h 15m 6EPKTG → TK Istanbul (IST) to Abuja flights
ADD Addis Ababa 20h 25m ET → ETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Abuja flights
CAI Cairo 21h MS → MS Cairo (CAI) to Abuja flights
DOH Doha 22h 25m B6MHQR → QRVAWY Doha (DOH) to Abuja flights
LHR London 25h 25m AYBACM → BA London (LHR) to Abuja flights
CMN Casablanca 27h 55m AT → QR Casablanca (CMN) to Abuja flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Abuja
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+5h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to ABV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
LFW ~14h 40m CDG ~15h 40m FRA ~17h 15m IST ~17h 15m ADD ~20h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
403
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → ABV
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Return
ABV → IAD
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Abuja is 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · ABV: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 11:00 PM in Abuja.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need a visa to enter Nigeria. Apply for the eVisa at portal.immigration.gov.ng. The single-entry tourist eVisa costs $160 and allows stays up to 30 days. Processing takes 5 to 10 working days. Upload a passport scan, a recent photo, a round-trip itinerary, proof of accommodation, bank statements from the last 3 months, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages.

Nigeria does not issue visas on arrival for US citizens. The eVisa must be approved before boarding. At Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos or Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, immigration checks your eVisa approval, yellow fever certificate, and captures biometrics. The yellow fever vaccine is mandatory with no exceptions. For stays beyond 30 days, apply for an extension at the Nigeria Immigration Service. Nigeria is Africa's most populous country (about 230 million) with Lagos as its commercial capital and Abuja as the administrative capital.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Lagos run about 11 hours on Delta. Houston (IAH) to LOS runs about 12 hours on United. Washington Dulles also has connecting options through Accra or Addis Ababa. Nigeria uses the Nigerian naira (NGN), trading at roughly 1,600 NGN per $1. The official rate and parallel market rate can differ. ATMs dispense naira with withdrawal limits of NGN 20,000 to NGN 40,000 per transaction. Card payments work at hotels, malls, and larger restaurants. Bolt and Uber operate in Lagos and Abuja. Danfo (yellow minibuses) and BRT buses cover Lagos routes for NGN 200 to NGN 700 ($0.13 to $0.44). Traffic in Lagos is notoriously intense: the Third Mainland Bridge can take 30 minutes or 3 hours depending on the time of day.

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

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–ABV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Abuja route.
Route details
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 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 IAD to ABV flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lomé–Tokoin, Charles de Gaulle and Frankfurt Main.
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 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
Yes, return flights from ABV to IAD 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
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 Lomé–Tokoin, Charles de Gaulle and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.