Photo: Raymondjoe1986, CC BY-SA 4.0NCL → ABV
Newcastle to Abuja
- Route
- NCL → ABV
- Distance
- 3,218 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 6h 45m
- With one stop
- usually 10 hours–12 hours
- Arrive at
- Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
- Local time
- UTC+1
Leaving from Newcastle
North of the city, on the Tyne and Wear Metro. Emirates connects Newcastle to Dubai; other routes usually connect through London or Europe.
Arriving in Abuja
Nigeria’s purpose-built capital in the centre of the country, overlooked by Aso Rock.
Connections and timing
Typical connecting points on this route: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Best time to go: november to February.
Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.
Other UK airports to Abuja
- London Heathrow
- London Gatwick
- London Stansted
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- Leeds Bradford
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Bristol
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from Newcastle to Abuja?
- The two airports are about 3,218 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 6h 45m. With one connection, most journeys take 10 hours to 12 hours door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from Newcastle to Abuja?
- It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
- Which airport will I land at?
- Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
- How can I get the cheapest fare?
- Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.