Travelling from London to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to leave from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is located in Kano. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from London to KAN. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to KAN. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) departing London Gatwick Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to KAN flight:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KAN if you're catching a late flight from London to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is 413 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 778 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to KAN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your London to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN). Plan your visit to Kano in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Kano is April, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your London to KAN plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
More about Kano
After booking your flight from London to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kano:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Kano when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at DanMasanin Kano Palace followed by National Museum - Gidan Makama and Gidan Makama Museum.
Explore more of Nigeria
Kano is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Nigeria you'll want to see. Around 209 kilometres south-west of Kano, a visit to Kaduna will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like AREWA House, Juma'at Central Mosque and AHMADIYYA MOSQUE KADUNA.
Around 145 kilometres south-west of Kano, Zaria is another favourite stop in Nigeria. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at St Mary's Catholic Church, Zaria City Wall, Zaria, Kaduna State and Kufena Rock.