Istanbul to Kano (IST–KAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between IST and KAN, 1-stop connecting options are available.
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Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · KAN: WAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 4:00 PM in Kano.
Turkish passport holders need an eVisa to enter Nigeria. Apply through the official Nigerian Immigration Service portal at portal.immigration.gov.ng before departure. Tourist visas allow stays up to 90 days. Required documents include passport photos, a return ticket, proof of accommodation, and proof of sufficient funds. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–KAN Quick Facts
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, King Abdulaziz and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.