Non-stop flights from Kano (KAN)
Kano Airport (IATA: KAN, ICAO: DNKN), also known as Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, is the third largest airport in Nigeria. It is an international airport and serves the area of Kano, Nigeria. Kano Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 5 destinations in 3 countries.
At present, there are 2 domestic flights from Kano.
The longest flight from Kano KAN is a 1,321 mile (2,126 km) non-stop route to Jeddah JED. This direct flight takes around 6 hours and 30 minutes and is operated by Saudi Arabian.
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Airlines flying from Kano Popular destinations from Kano Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Kano
In total there are 9 airlines flying from and to Kano. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Kano
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Kano, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Kano that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Kano
There are 5 airports that have flights from Kano in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from KAN are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Kano
The only intercontinental flights operating from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) are between Kano and the Middle-East.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Kano and Europe, the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Kano to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Air Peace: seasonal flights to Jeddah (JED).
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): year-round to Jeddah (JED).
International flights from Kano
Flights from Kano to Egypt
Cairo is the only destination in Egypt with direct flights from Kano. Direct flights to Cairo are offered by Egyptair (Star Alliance).
Flights from Kano to Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kano is Addis Ababa. Direct flights to Addis Ababa are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Kano to Saudi Arabia
There is 1 destination in Saudi Arabia that has a direct connection from Kano, which is Jeddah. You can fly non-stop to Jeddah with Air Peace or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
Domestic flights from Kano
Flights from Kano to Nigeria
There are 2 airports in Nigeria that have non-stop domestic flights from Kano.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Abuja are Aero Contractors, Air Peace, Max Air, Qatar Airways (Oneworld), Real Tonga and United Nigeria Airlines.
From Kano to Lagos there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Aero Contractors, Air Peace, Max Air, Real Tonga and United Nigeria Airlines.
Alternative airports near Kano
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Kano (KAN). The nearest airports to Kano (KAN) are Katsina (DKA) and Zinder (ZND).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kano?
There is 1 airport in Kano: Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
What is the best airport to fly from Kano?
The most convenient airport to fly from Kano is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
How many airlines fly from Kano?
There are 9 airlines flying from Kano to 5 airports around the world, as of May 2024.
Which airlines fly from Kano?
Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines and Aero Contractors operate most flights from Kano. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Kano?
Star Alliance, Oneworld and SkyTeam are all flying from Kano.
How many nonstop flights are there from Kano?
There are roughly 423 flights departing from Kano every month (or 98 flights each week), to a total of 5 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Kano Airport?
The official name of Kano Airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
What is the airport code of Kano Airport?
The airport code of Kano Airport is KAN.
What are the most popular flights from Kano?
Abuja, Lagos and Addis Ababa are the 3 most popular routes from Kano. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Kano, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Kano?
Kano to Abuja | 1h |
Kano to Lagos | 1h 5m |
Kano to Addis Ababa | 4h 55m |
Kano to Cairo | 4h 5m |
Kano to Jeddah | 6h 30m |