How to find cheap flights to Akure Airport (AKR)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Akure Airport is 483 €. A round-trip plane ticket to AKR right now is 911 €.
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The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to pick up some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Akure, where Akure Airport is located.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Akure. This will show you every airport around your departure and destination points.
Search for plane tickets to Akure Airport that come with a stop. Indirect routes are often cheaper. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Akure
Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to AKR that fits your plans and budget.
Head to Akure in March if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to AKR, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
Travel in December if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Akure are generally cheaper.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Akure is warmest in January, averaging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in August, when they range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
With two days of rain on average, December is the driest month in Akure.
Expect more rain if you're visiting during June, which gets around 25 days of wet weather.
Flying to Akure Airport (AKR): What you need to know
Take the fast track to Akure with Green Africa Airways or Overland Airways. These major airlines offer nonstop flights to Akure Airport.
AKR is located in the UTC+1 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Akure Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to AKR:
Akure Airport is located in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
Getting to central Akure from Akure Airport (AKR)
Central Akure is about 11 kilometres from AKR.
After touching down from your flight to AKR, driving to the centre will take around 20 minutes.
The journey when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Akure is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:
Akure highlights
These leading sights have to be on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Akure:
Idanre hill resort centre: An ideal place to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 2 kilometres southwest of the city centre.
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Akure: This will be another highlight of your trip. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometres west of the heart of Akure.
How to get to Ado-Ekiti from Akure Airport (AKR)
The nearby city of Ado-Ekiti is about 56 kilometres from AKR. Heading into the centre by ride-share or taxi should take around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Travelling from Akure Airport (AKR) to Ilesa
Ilesa is around 72 kilometres from Akure Airport if you're going in that direction.
The drive time to Ilesa is roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Explore more of Nigeria
Up for more exploring? Lagos is a must-do while you're in Nigeria. It's around 225 kilometres west of Akure and features Old Lagos Prison (Freedom Park), Freedom Park Lagos and Kalakuta Republic Museum. The main airport for this city is Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
Ibadan is another top destination in Nigeria and is roughly 153 kilometres west of Akure. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity.
Or make your way to Benin City, about 105 kilometres south of Akure. Benin National Museum, Okomu National Park and botanical garden are just the start of the reasons to visit.