Flights to Maiduguri
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Maiduguri is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maiduguri International Airport (MIU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,846 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiduguri International Airport | MIU | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,846 ft | 1,099 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,846 ft, MIU handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 1,099 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Maiduguri
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiduguri to Lagos | Nigeria | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Maiduguri to Kano | Nigeria | 505 km (314 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Maiduguri to Ibadan | Nigeria | 1,129 km (702 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Maiduguri to Abuja | Nigeria | 692 km (430 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Maiduguri to Lomé | Togo | 1,456 km (905 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Maiduguri to Port Harcourt | Nigeria | 1,036 km (644 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Maiduguri to Kaduna | Nigeria | 641 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Maiduguri to Benin City | Nigeria | 1,029 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Maiduguri to Onitsha | Nigeria | 944 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Maiduguri to N'Djamena | Chad | 207 km (129 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Maiduguri to Douala | Cameroon | 947 km (588 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Maiduguri to Niamey | Niger | 1,213 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Maiduguri to Yaoundé | Cameroon | 906 km (563 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Maiduguri to Aba | Nigeria | 983 km (611 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Maiduguri to Ilorin | Nigeria | 1,014 km (630 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Maiduguri to Jos | Nigeria | 512 km (318 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Maiduguri to Sokoto | Nigeria | 870 km (540 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Maiduguri to Zaria | Nigeria | 598 km (371 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Maiduguri to Enugu | Nigeria | 864 km (537 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Maiduguri to Warri | Nigeria | 1,076 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Maiduguri to Libreville | Gabon | 1,338 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Maiduguri to Bangui | Central African Republic | 1,022 km (635 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Maiduguri to Guangzhou | China | 10,499 km (6,524 mi) | about 14 h 13 min |
| Maiduguri to Shenzhen | China | 10,597 km (6,585 mi) | about 14 h 20 min |
| Maiduguri to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 10,133 km (6,296 mi) | about 13 h 44 min |
| Maiduguri to Mumbai | India | 6,423 km (3,991 mi) | about 8 h 59 min |
| Maiduguri to Mexico City | Mexico | 11,827 km (7,349 mi) | about 15 h 55 min |
| Maiduguri to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,827 km (3,621 mi) | about 8 h 13 min |
| Maiduguri to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 8,197 km (5,094 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
| Maiduguri to Dongguan | China | 10,552 km (6,556 mi) | about 14 h 17 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Maiduguri?
Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MIU from Maiduguri city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Maiduguri on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.