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Nearest Airport to Benin City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Benin City is Benin Airport (BNI), about 3.7 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Asaba International Airport (ABB), 116 km away.

Closest airport BNI Benin Airport 3.7 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international ABB Asaba International Airport 116 km · 72 mi · ~2 h 04 min by car

Airports near Benin City

  1. 1
    Benin Airport Flag of NigeriaBenin, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    BNI 3.7 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Warri Airport Flag of NigeriaOkpe, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    QRW 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
  3. 3
    Akure Airport Flag of NigeriaAkure, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    AKR 107 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
  4. 4
    Asaba International Airport Flag of NigeriaAsaba, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria
    ABB 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  5. 5
    Chinua Achebe International Airport Flag of NigeriaUmuleri, Nigeria · Airfield Airports in Nigeria
    DNAN 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
  6. 6
    Bayelsa International Airport Flag of NigeriaYenagoa, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    DNBY 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
  7. 7
    Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport Flag of NigeriaOwerri, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    QOW 202 km126 mi · ~3 h 36 min
  8. 8
    Port Harcourt International Airport Flag of NigeriaPort Harcourt, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
    PHC 208 km129 mi · ~3 h 42 min
  9. 9
    Akanu Ibiam International Airport Flag of NigeriaEnegu, Nigeria · International Airports in Nigeria Meet & Greet →
    ENU 214 km133 mi · ~3 h 50 min
  10. 10
    Ibadan Airport Flag of NigeriaIbadan, Nigeria · Regional Airports in Nigeria
    IBA 215 km133 mi · ~3 h 50 min

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Benin City; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Benin City?

The nearest airport to Benin City is Benin Airport (BNI), about 3.7 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Asaba International Airport (ABB), 116 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Benin City?

Asaba International Airport (ABB) is 116 km from Benin City in a straight line — roughly 2 h 04 min by car.

What other airports are near Benin City?

Warri Airport (QRW) — 85 km, Akure Airport (AKR) — 107 km and Asaba International Airport (ABB) — 116 km.

How long does it take to get from Benin City to Benin Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 3.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.