Travelling from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Abuja Airport (ABV): what you need to know
Abuja's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Abuja eight hours ahead of Calgary.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your YYC to ABV flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Abuja Airport (ABV)
Right now, $990 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Calgary Airport to Abuja Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,576. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YYC to ABV, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Calgary Airport to Abuja Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Calgary Airport to Abuja Airport.
Handy information about Calgary Airport (YYC)
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Of all flights departing from Calgary Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Calgary Airport from central Calgary, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to YYC? If you've booked an early flight from Calgary Airport to Abuja Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Abuja Airport (ABV)
If you're landing on a late Calgary Airport to Abuja Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ABV:
Travel farther out of Abuja and discover places that are off the radar with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Abuja Airport rental car from leading providers like Sixt or Fox - Rent A Car.
Booking your ride from Abuja Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Abuja Airport (ABV) to central Abuja
Abuja Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Abuja. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Abuja Airport (ABV)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Calgary Airport to Abuja Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Abuja. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Abuja is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from Calgary Airport to Abuja Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YYC to ABV in January. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF) then.
Explore more of Nigeria
Kano is just one of the many places in Nigeria waiting to be explored after you've seen Abuja. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include DanMasanin Kano Palace, National Museum - Gidan Makama and Gidan Makama Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Nigeria, head for Ibadan, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Abuja. Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity are key reasons to visit.
