Popular Airport | Charles City Municipal Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 11 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5684 Miles |
The most preferred means of transportation in the city center is motorcycle taxis. If you have a small luggage and you are traveling alone, you can take a motorcycle. Normal taxis are another alternative. However, in both cases, remember to negotiate with the driver about the fare beforehand. If you have rented a car during your stay in the city, you can go to the airport on an average of 30 - 40 minutes using the Airport Road or the A2 motorway. Some hotels in Kano also offer extra charged airport shuttle service for their guests.
Aminu Kano International Airport is located approximately 13 kilometers northwest of the city center of Kano. The airport established in 1936 is the oldest airport in the country. Aminu Kano International Airport hosts military as well as civil flights. Duty free shops at the airport, serves passengers with a small café and a VIP lounge, are closed for a while.
Charleston Airport is located 25 kilometers from the city center, with a complete infrastructure for handling domestic and international flights. It is located some distance from the city center, but can be reached by bus, taxi, or private car.
There is a bus stop located outside the airport departure terminal ,with many stops along the way to the city center. The average price for a ticket to the center is $8.
If you have a driver's license and can provide the necessary documents, you can also rent a car at the airport in order to save time and money. This allows you to see many different areas of the city that would be otherwise hard to get to. Cars can be rented on a daily or weekly basis.
If you wish to quickly reach the city center, you can hire a taxi from the airport stand. The average taxi fare is around $25 - 30.
Many hotels offer a shuttle transfer service between the airport and the city center. You can take advantage of this useful opportunity in advance by contacting your hotel.