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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Nigeria

Flights from Dubai to Kano

There are no direct flights from Dubai to Kano. The easiest way is one stop via Jeddah or Doha, about 8h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 54m
DXBKANJED

Dubai to Kano at a glance

Fastest journey8h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Jeddah or Doha

Best ways to fly from Dubai to Kano

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 Jeddah (JED) KAN
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Flynas · Leg 2: Flynas, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 54m
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DXB Doha (DOH) KAN
Leg 1: flydubai, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 55m
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3
DXB Cairo (CAI) KAN
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~9h 23m
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DXB Addis Ababa (ADD) KAN
Leg 1: Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, flydubai · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 48m
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DXB Lagos (LOS) KAN
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Aero Contractors, Air Peace, Arik Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 55m
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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
5,105 km3,170 miles
Journey time
8h 54mestimate
Time difference
-3hKano vs Dubai
Currency in Kano
NGN
Airports
DXB, DWC → KAN

Flights from Dubai to Kano: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dubai to Kano?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Jeddah, Doha and Cairo. 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 Kano?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,105 km.
Where do you change planes between Dubai and Kano?
The best connecting points are Jeddah (JED), Doha (DOH), Cairo (CAI) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Emirates flies both legs via Jeddah, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dubai and Kano?
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Kano: Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).
What is the time difference between Dubai and Kano?
Kano is 3 hours behind Dubai.

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