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There are 5 ways to get from Onitsha to Kano by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Asaba International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane ABB - KAN
    4h 2m
    $93–175

  2. Drive  822.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Onitsha to Kanocar car 822.8 km
    13h 29m
    $32–45

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Onitsha to Kanotaxi taxi 822.8 km
    13h 29m
    $65–85

  4. Taxi to Imo State Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Onitsha to Imo State Airport (QOW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Imo State Airport (QOW) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane QOW - KAN
    8h 1m
    $91–293

  5. Taxi to Port Harcourt International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Onitsha to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane PHC - KAN
    6h 31m
    $109–138

Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Onitsha, Nigeria and Kano, Nigeria?

Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, and Arik Air fly from Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) twice daily.

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