Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 6 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Kano is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Jeddah.
Choose from 73 weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Air Peace is the earliest available. Skypower Express Airways operates the latest service of the day at 10:30.
To ensure you get on your JED to KAN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Kano, Nigeria. Take to the skies with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Skypower Express Airways on this route.
With an impressive 82.61% of services landing on schedule, Saudia has the best on-time record for JED to KAN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between JED and KAN:
Cairo International Airport
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
216 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 468 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from JED to KAN by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights leaving King Abdulaziz International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from JED.
To reach King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to JED:
Arriving at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Abdulaziz International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KAN instead:
Getting from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to central Kano
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Kano. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kano. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport for April if you want to go to Kano during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JED to KAN in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) then.
Explore more of Nigeria
Kano has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Nigeria just waiting to be discovered. About 209 kilometres south-west of Kano, a trip to Kaduna will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like K.A.D.P Birnin Gwari Zonal Area Office, Mutunci Company Nigeria Ltd and Amyz Re ort and Park.
Maiduguri is another must-experience destination in Nigeria and is around 499 kilometres east of Kano. No trip is complete without a visit to Chad Basin National Park, Borno State Museum and Kofa biyu Maiduguri.