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Flights from Abuja to Dubai
There are no direct flights from Abuja to Dubai. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Doha, about 9h 49m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 9h 15m
Abuja to Dubai at a glance
Fastest journey9h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Doha
Best ways to fly from Abuja to Dubai
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
3Search
ABV Addis Ababa (ADD) DXB
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, flydubai
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 5,360 km3,329 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 15mestimate
- Time difference
- +3hDubai vs Abuja
- Currency in Dubai
- AED
- Airports
- ABV → DXB, DWC
Flights from Abuja to Dubai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Abuja to Dubai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Doha and Addis Ababa. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abuja to Dubai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,360 km.
Where do you change planes between Abuja and Dubai?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Doha (DOH), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Entebbe (EBB). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abuja and Dubai?
Abuja: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
What is the time difference between Abuja and Dubai?
Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Abuja.





