There are 3 ways to get from Lagos to Kano by plane, car, or taxi
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Lagos (LOS) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lagos to Kano is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Lagos to Kano is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $70 - $110.
The distance between Lagos and Kano is 861 km. The road distance is 973.1 km.
The best way to get from Lagos to Kano without a car is to taxi which takes 13h 14m and costs $80 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Lagos to Kano, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lagos to Kano is 973 km. It takes approximately 13h 14m to drive from Lagos to Kano.
There are four+ hotels available in Kano.
What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Kano, Nigeria?
Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Lagos (LOS) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) 5 times a day.
- Website
- armcharter.com
Flights from Lagos to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- maxair.com.ng
Flights from Lagos to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Lagos to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Abuja
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Lagos to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- flyunitednigeria.com
Flights from Lagos to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Website
- realtonga.to
Flights from Lagos to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 14m
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +234 700 900 0000
Red Cabs
- Phone
- +234 1 448 2110 19
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