How to find cheap flights to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Port Harcourt International Airport is $939. A return plane ticket to PHC right now is $1,918.
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To find cheap tickets to Port Harcourt, where Port Harcourt International Airport is located, book two months before your journey. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best deals.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Port Harcourt by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will allow you to compare fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
If you aren't in a rush to travel to Port Harcourt, consider going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Port Harcourt International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Port Harcourt
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Port Harcourt in July.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to PHC that suits your plans and budget.
Head to Port Harcourt in February if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PHC, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.
Travel in December if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Port Harcourt are usually more affordable.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the type of conditions you want to get away in. Port Harcourt is warmest in January, averaging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF), August is when temperatures are lowest.
January gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With ten days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Port Harcourt.
The wettest time of year is June. Go then and you can expect to get around 26 days of rainfall.
Flying to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Port Harcourt International Airport, these top airlines make travelling to Port Harcourt a breeze:
Qatar Airways offers the most punctual service. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub touch down as scheduled, making it an excellent choice when reserving your PHC plane ticket.
Once you arrive at PHC, you'll be in the UTC+1 timezone.
Looking for a stay within easy reach of Port Harcourt International Airport? Step off your flight to PHC and be tucked up in bed shortly after at Charleson Luxury Hotel.
Port Harcourt International Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This number is a snapshot of how reliably flights from PHC touch down when expected.
Port Harcourt International Airport is located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Getting to central Port Harcourt from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)
The distance from PHC to central Port Harcourt is about 40 kilometres.
Once you've landed from your flight to PHC, expect a drive to the centre of around 50 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Port Harcourt is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Port Harcourt highlights
Put these popular sights high on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Port Harcourt:
St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt: A classic spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is around 6 kilometres southeast of the city centre.
Delight Zone Amusement Park: Take on this landmark next. About 3 kilometres southeast of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Port Harcourt experience.
How to get to Aba from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)
Heading for the nearby city of Aba? It's about 72 kilometres from PHC. Allow around 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) to Umuahia
Umuahia is another city that's easy to get to from Port Harcourt International Airport. It's about 80 kilometres away.
The drive time to Umuahia is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Explore more of Nigeria
Craving more adventure? Benin City will add more excitement to your journey through Nigeria. It's about 209 kilometres northwest of Port Harcourt and features Benin National Museum, Okomu National Park and botanical garden.
Roughly 177 kilometres north of Port Harcourt, Enugu is worth a detour. Great reasons to visit include Nike Lake, Ngwo Cave and Ngwo Park. Flying into Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU) is the easiest way to arrive here.
