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Flights from Dubai to Abuja
There are no direct flights from Dubai to Abuja. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Cairo, about 9h 15m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 9h 15m
Dubai to Abuja at a glance
Fastest journey9h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Cairo
Best ways to fly from Dubai to Abuja
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DXB Addis Ababa (ADD) ABV
Leg 1: Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, flydubai · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
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
- -3hAbuja vs Dubai
- Currency in Abuja
- NGN
- Airports
- DXB, DWC → ABV
Flights from Dubai to Abuja: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Dubai to Abuja?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Cairo 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 Dubai to Abuja?
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 Dubai and Abuja?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Cairo (CAI), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Entebbe (EBB). flydubai flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dubai and Abuja?
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Abuja: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
What is the time difference between Dubai and Abuja?
Abuja is 3 hours behind Dubai.





