✈ How to get from Abuja Airport to City

Located in the very centre of Nigeria, Abuja is the country’s capital city. Home to many local eateries, art galleries and bars, Abuja has everything you would expect from a bustling city. On its border, you will also find Abuja Lake and the mighty Aso Rock. This Monolith is the impressive backdrop to the home of the president of Nigeria, the Nigerian National Assembly and the Nigerian Supreme Court.

There are two different ways to get from Abuja Airport to the city, taking a taxi or the Light Rail metro. The local taxis will charge around €7 (NGN 6,000) and will take 45 minutes to reach your hotel in the city centre. The Light Rail, on the other hand, will take 40 minutes to reach the Metro Station in the city centre and will cost €1.20 (NGN 1,000) per person.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€7	45min	24/7
Metro	€2.40	40min	13:30–16:20

How to get from Abuja Airport to city by taxi

The quickest, safest and only way to get directly from Abuja Airport to the city and the door of your hotel is to take a taxi. The time to reach your hotel or apartment in a local taxi or private transfer will be around 45 minutes.

How much is a Abuja Airport to hotel shuttle service?

The cost of a local taxi from Abuja Airport to the city will be around €7 (NGN 6,000). However, as there are no officially set fares, this price is subject to change. If you are able to haggle with the local drivers, you may be able to secure this fare.

If you’d prefer a fixed fare that won’t change for your Abuja Airport to hotel shuttle, we recommend pre-booking with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

€7

Trip Duration

45 Min.

*Prices may vary unless you pre-book your transfer.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Abuja Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Abuja Airport?

The local taxis can be found outside of both the Domestic Terminal and the International Terminal at Abuja Airport. You will see the line of cars waiting as you walk out of the main exit doors.

Convenience

Taking a taxi from Abuja Airport to the city is by far the most convenient transfer option. You won’t have to cram into a busy metro train or wait for hours for your mode of transport to arrive. Instead, you can enjoy a relaxing journey directly to the door of your hotel in Abuja, no matter what time you land.

Editor’s Note

Not all Abuja Airport taxi drivers speak English. To avoid getting lost in the city or paying an extra high fare, we suggest showing your driver your hotel's address on a GPS application such as Google Maps.

Useful Tips

Be sure to agree on a price with your driver before leaving the airport.

Some Abuja Airport taxi drivers may offer a lower fare to disabled passengers.

Tipping your Abuja Airport taxi driver by rounding up to the nearest NGN is customary and always appreciated.

How to get from Abuja Airport to city by Light Rail

As there’s no safe bus ride from Abuja Airport to the city, taking the Light Rail metro is the only public transfer option available. The journey time on the Light Rail will be about 40 minutes.

How much is the Light Rail from Abuja Airport to the city?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the Light Rail from Abuja Airport to the city will be €1.20 (NGN 1,000). You can buy your tickets from the automatic vending machines in the Light Rail metro station.

Cost

€1.20

Trip Duration

40 Min.

*There's a waiting time of 2 hours between the two trains.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Light Rail leaves twice a day at 13:30 and 14:20.

Where do I find the Light Rail at Abuja Airport?

As soon as you exit baggage claim, you will start to see signposts for the Light Rail metro line. Follow these signs until you reach the automatic barriers, where you can purchase your tickets.

Convenience

The Light Rail train isn’t the most convenient transfer option as it only leaves Abuja Airport twice a day and doesn’t run at all on weekends. This means that if you land in the morning or at night, you will have an extremely long wait for the metro train. Moreover, the carriages are extremely busy and hot because of this increase in demand, which can also make way for pickpockets.

Editor’s Note

If you're travelling with small children or large luggage, we strongly suggest against taking the Light Rail for your safety and the security of your belongings.

Useful Tips

You must purchase your Light Rail tickets before getting on the metro.

The Light Rail will stop at the Metro Station, which may be a long distance from your hotel.

Passengers with disabilities can apply for a large discount on their ticket price.

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How do I get from Abuja Airport to the city?

There are two ways to get from Abuja Airport to the city; taxi or metro. The local airport taxis will take 45 minutes to reach your hotel and will cost around €7 (NGN 6,000). As there’s no safe bus ride from Abuja Airport to the city, the only public transport option is the Light Rail. This metro line will take 40 minutes to reach the city and will cost €1.20 (NGN 1,000) per ticket.

How far is it from Abuja to the airport?

The distance from Abuja Airport to the city is around 41 km. Taking an Abuja Airport to hotel shuttle service or local taxi will take around 45 minutes and the Light Rail train will take 40 minutes to reach the main Metro Station in the city centre of Abuja, from where you’ll need to walk or potentially find another mode of transport to reach your accommodation.

Are there free Abuja Airport to hotel shuttle services?

No, there are no free Abuja Airport to hotel shuttle services. If you’re looking for a direct hotel transfer, you can take a local Aubja Airport taxi or pre-book your transfers with a trusted and safe international company such as Welcome Pickups.

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How to get from Abuja Airport to city by taxi

How much is a Abuja Airport to hotel shuttle service?

Cost

€7

Trip Duration

45 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Abuja Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Abuja Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Abuja Airport to city by Light Rail

How much is the Light Rail from Abuja Airport to the city?

Cost

€1.20

Trip Duration

40 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Light Rail leaves twice a day at 13:30 and 14:20.

Where do I find the Light Rail at Abuja Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Abuja Airport to the city?

How far is it from Abuja to the airport?

Are there free Abuja Airport to hotel shuttle services?

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How to get from Abuja Airport to city by taxi

How much is a Abuja Airport to hotel shuttle service?

Cost

€7

Trip Duration

45 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Abuja Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Abuja Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Abuja Airport to city by Light Rail

How much is the Light Rail from Abuja Airport to the city?

Cost

€1.20

Trip Duration

40 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Light Rail leaves twice a day at 13:30 and 14:20.

Where do I find the Light Rail at Abuja Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Abuja Airport to the city?

How far is it from Abuja to the airport?

Are there free Abuja Airport to hotel shuttle services?

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