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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Nigeria

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
DXBABVDOH

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 Doha (DOH) ABV
Leg 1: flydubai, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 15m
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DXB Cairo (CAI) ABV
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~9h 49m
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3
DXB Addis Ababa (ADD) ABV
Leg 1: Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, flydubai · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 59m
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DXB Entebbe (EBB) ABV
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 52m
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DXB Istanbul (IST) ABV
Leg 1: flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 27m
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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.

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