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Airports in Niger

Niger has 26 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 5 medium-sized airports; 2 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Niamey, is served by Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM).

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List of airports in Niger

Airport	City	IATA	ICAO	Type	Elevation
Diori Hamani International Airport Meet & Greet →	Niamey	NIM	DRRN	Large airport	732 ft
Zinder Airport	Zinder	ZND	DRZR	Medium airport	1,516 ft
Mano Dayak International Airport (no scheduled flights)	Agadez	AJY	DRZA	Medium airport	1,657 ft
Maradi Airport (no scheduled flights)	Maradi	MFQ	DRRM	Medium airport	1,240 ft
Niger Air Base 201 (no scheduled flights)	Agadez	—	NE-0001	Medium airport	1,667 ft
Tahoua Airport (no scheduled flights)	Tahoua	THZ	DRRT	Medium airport	1,266 ft
Arlit Airport (no scheduled flights)	Arlit	RLT	DRZL	Small airport	1,443 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Niger has 26 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #141 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 1 large airport, 5 medium-sized airports and 2 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 20 are small airstrips and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Niger

The main international gateways are Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey. The capital, Niamey, is served by Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM).

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 2 cities across Niger, with 5 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The highest airport is Niger Air Base 201 at 1,667 ft (508 m) above sea level.

Airport services and alternatives

At 1 airport in Niger — NIM — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, Algeria (39 large/medium airports), Nigeria (29 large/medium airports), Libya (13 large/medium airports) and Chad (5 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Niger.

Before you fly to Niger

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Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Niger?

Niger has 26 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 5 medium-sized airports; 2 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Niamey, is served by Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM).

What are the main international airports in Niger?

Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM), Niamey.

Which airport serves Niamey?

Diori Hamani International Airport — IATA code NIM.