Flights to Maroua
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Maroua is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Salak Airport (MVR), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salak Airport (regional) | MVR | 17 km (11 mi) | 6,890 ft | 1,390 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,890 ft, MVR handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 1,390 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
Book a flight to Maroua
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Routes to and from Maroua
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maroua to Lagos | Nigeria | 1,286 km (799 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Maroua to Kano | Nigeria | 651 km (405 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Maroua to Ibadan | Nigeria | 1,198 km (744 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Maroua to Abuja | Nigeria | 766 km (476 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Maroua to Port Harcourt | Nigeria | 1,032 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Maroua to Kaduna | Nigeria | 752 km (467 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Maroua to Benin City | Nigeria | 1,066 km (662 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Maroua to Onitsha | Nigeria | 964 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Maroua to N'Djamena | Chad | 186 km (116 mi) | about 59 min |
| Maroua to Douala | Cameroon | 888 km (551 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Maroua to Niamey | Niger | 1,366 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Maroua to Yaoundé | Cameroon | 809 km (503 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Maroua to Aba | Nigeria | 978 km (608 mi) | about 2 h |
| Maroua to Maiduguri | Nigeria | 188 km (117 mi) | about 59 min |
| Maroua to Ilorin | Nigeria | 1,097 km (681 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Maroua to Jos | Nigeria | 598 km (372 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Maroua to Sokoto | Nigeria | 1,025 km (637 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Maroua to Zaria | Nigeria | 722 km (449 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Maroua to Enugu | Nigeria | 880 km (547 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Maroua to Warri | Nigeria | 1,099 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Maroua to Libreville | Gabon | 1,255 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Maroua to Bangui | Central African Republic | 835 km (519 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Maroua to Guangzhou | China | 10,443 km (6,489 mi) | about 14 h 8 min |
| Maroua to Shenzhen | China | 10,539 km (6,549 mi) | about 14 h 16 min |
| Maroua to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 10,036 km (6,236 mi) | about 13 h 37 min |
| Maroua to Mumbai | India | 6,339 km (3,939 mi) | about 8 h 53 min |
| Maroua to Mexico City | Mexico | 12,000 km (7,456 mi) | about 16 h 8 min |
| Maroua to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 8,131 km (5,053 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Maroua to Dongguan | China | 10,495 km (6,521 mi) | about 14 h 12 min |
| Maroua to Foshan | China | 10,433 km (6,483 mi) | about 14 h 8 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 Maroua?
Salak Airport (MVR) is the closest large airport at 17 km (11 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MVR from Maroua city centre?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Maroua 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.