Nigeria has several airports designated for international operations, ranging from major commercial hubs with daily global flights to regional and cargo airports with international status.
Here are the states in Nigeria that have international airports, categorized by their operational status.
Major Functional Commercial Hubs
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Lagos State.
Airport: Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Location: Ikeja, Lagos.
Details: The busiest airport in Nigeria and the primary international gateway into the country.
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Federal Capital Territory Abuja.
Airport: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
Location: Abuja.
Details: The second busiest airport in the country, serving the nation’s capital with extensive international connections.
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Rivers State.
Airport: Port Harcourt International Airport.
Location: Omagwa, Port Harcourt.
Details: A major hub servicing the Niger Delta region, primarily hosting international flights for the oil and gas sector alongside commercial travelers.
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Kano State.
Airport: Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
Location: Kano.
Details: The oldest airport in Nigeria, serving as the major international gateway for the northern region and a key transit point for Hajj operations.
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Enugu State.
Airport: Akanu Ibiam International Airport.
Location: Emene, Enugu.
Details: The primary international gateway servicing the South-East region of Nigeria.
States with Cargo or Regional International Airports
Several other states feature airports that have been upgraded to international status, function primarily as international cargo hubs, or handle seasonal international flights such as Hajj operations.
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Akwa Ibom State.
Airport: Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo. This features a major Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility and handles regional and international flights.
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Anambra State.
Airport: Chinua Achebe International Passenger and Cargo Airport, Umueri.
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Kaduna State.
Airport: Kaduna International Airport, Kaduna.
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Imo State.
Airport: Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri.
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Sokoto State.
Airport: Sadiq Abubakar the Third International Airport, Sokoto. This primarily handles domestic and international Hajj flights.
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Kebbi State.
Airport: Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi.
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Katsina State.
Airport: Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport, Katsina.
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Ebonyi State.
Airport: Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke.
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Ogun State.
Airport: Gateway Agro-Cargo International Airport, Iperu-Ilishan.
