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There are 6 ways to get from Abuja to Owerri by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Imo State Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Imo State Airport (QOW)plane plane ABV - QOW
    3h 4m
    $83–254

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Abuja to Owerribus bus
    8h 8m
    $31–51

  3. Drive  526.4 km

    1. Drive from Abuja to Owerricar car 526.4 km
    8h 21m
    $46–67

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Abuja to Owerritaxi taxi 526.4 km
    8h 21m
    $40–55

  5. Fly to Port Harcourt International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)plane plane ABV - PHC
    2. Take the taxi from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) to Owerritaxi taxi
    3h 46m
    $74–153

  6. Fly to Asaba International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Asaba International Airport (ABB)plane plane ABV - ABB
    2. Take the taxi from Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Owerritaxi taxi
    4h 2m
    $89–177

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Imo State Airport (QOW) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Abuja, Nigeria and Owerri, Nigeria?

Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Imo State Airport (QOW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, ABC Transport operates a bus from Abuja to Owerri once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 8h.

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