How to get fromNairobi to Benin Cityby plane, car, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Benin City by plane, car, shuttle, or taxi

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Fly to Benin City
best
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Benin City (BNI)plane NBO - BNI
12h 8m
$312–802
Fly to Asaba International Airport, taxi
cheapest
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Asaba International Airport (ABB)plane NBO - ABB
2. Take the taxi from Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Benin Citytaxi
12h 36m
$268–711
Drive 5,009.6 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Benin Citycar 5,009.6 km
4d 5h
$578–834
Fly to Lagos, shuttle
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lagos (LOS)plane NBO - LOS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Iyana Ipaja to Akpakpavashuttle
14h 15m
$448–679
Fly to Warri, shuttle
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Warri (QRW)plane NBO - QRW
2. Take a shuttle bus from Warri to Benin Cityshuttle
18h 47m
$302–716
Fly to Akure Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Akure Airport (AKR)plane NBO - AKR
2. Take the taxi from Akure Airport (AKR) to Benin Citytaxi
20h 42m
$370–963

Nairobi (NBO) to Benin City (BNI) flights

16Weekly Planes

12h 26mAverage Duration

$318Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,620.5 km
Duration: 12h 8m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Benin City, Nigeria?

Kenya Airways, Air Peace, and three other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Benin City (BNI) twice daily.

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Benin City, Nigeria(opens in a new window)

Benin City is the capital and largest city of Edo State, southern Nigeria. In central Kings square, the Benin city National Museum traces the Benin empire and has displays of terracotta sculpture. The Oba's palace is known for bronze plaques that once decorated with the walls, depicting historical events and Life at court. It is the fourth-largest city in Nigeria according to the 2006 census, after Lagos, Kano, and Ibadan. It is situated approximately 25 mi north of the Benin River and 200 mi by road east of Lagos. Benin City is the centre of Nigeria's rubber industry, and oil production is also a significant industry.

Places to stay in Benin City

Protea Hotel by Marriott Benin City Select Emotan(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

2-Bedroom Apt Short let in Benin City-Hosted by Tomla Built in 2025(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

VIN-RUES Apartment and Suites(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Edo Home(Opens in a new window)

7.3Good

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