There are 7 ways to get from London to Abuja Airport (ABV) by plane, train, car, car train or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Fly from London City
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Fly from London City (LCY) to Abuja (ABV)
Train to Birmingham, fly
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Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham International
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Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Abuja (ABV)
Train to Bristol, fly
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Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
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Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Abuja (ABV)
Train to Manchester, fly
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Take the train from London Euston to Wilmslow
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Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Abuja (ABV)
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from London to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Abuja Airport (ABV)
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from London to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
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Drive from Dunkirk to Abuja Airport (ABV)
London Heathrow (LHR) to Abuja (ABV) flights
The flight time between London Heathrow (LHR) and Abuja (ABV) is around 9h 30m and covers a distance of around 4774 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 46m. Services are operated by British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France and others. Typically 28 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Nigeria from United Kingdom
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Conditions of entry into Nigeria from United Kingdom
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Prebook and pay for day 2 and day 7 COVID-19 PCR tests for unvaccinated travellers
- Health screen upon arrival
- Health declaration required
Rules to follow in Nigeria
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Considerations leaving from United Kingdom
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Nigeria from United Kingdom.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Abuja Airport (ABV) is 0800-970000-10.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Abuja Airport (ABV) is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Abuja Airport (ABV) is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0800-970000-10.
No, returning to United Kingdom from Nigeria is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 23 May 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC).
We're working around the clock to bring you the latest COVID-19 travel updates.
This information is compiled from official sources. To the best of our knowledge, it is correct as of the last update.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Abuja Airport (ABV) is to fly which costs £320 - £700 and takes 8h 29m.
The quickest way to get from London to Abuja Airport (ABV) is to fly which costs £320 - £700 and takes 8h 29m.
The distance between London and Abuja Airport (ABV) is 4774 km.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from London to Abuja Airport (ABV), including transfers.
The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Abuja Airport is the direct flight which takes 6h 15m.
British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and Air France offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Abuja Airport.
There are 218+ hotels available in Abuja Airport (ABV). Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.
- Distance: 4774.2 km
- Duration: 8h 29m
What companies run services between London, England and Abuja Airport (ABV), Nigeria?
British Airways, Lufthansa and two other airlines fly from London Paddington to Abuja Airport (ABV) 4 times a day.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Abuja via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330 - $1,100
Flights from Birmingham to Abuja via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $420 - $1,400
Flights from Birmingham to Abuja via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Ndjamena
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460 - $1,600
Flights from Bristol to Abuja via Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,600
Flights from Bristol to Abuja via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $460 - $1,500
Flights from Bristol to Abuja via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Ndjamena
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,700
Flights from Manchester to Abuja via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470 - $1,500
Flights from Manchester to Abuja via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Ndjamena
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,700
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Abuja
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330 - $1,200
Flights from London City to Abuja via Amsterdam Schiphol, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $440 - $1,600
Flights from London City to Abuja via Edinburgh, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $460 - $1,700
Flights from London City to Abuja via Glasgow, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470 - $1,700
Flights from London City to Abuja via Belfast City, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $460 - $1,700
Flights from London City to Abuja via Dusseldorf, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $460 - $1,700
Flights from London City to Abuja via Dublin, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $460 - $1,700
Flights from Bristol to Abuja via Jersey, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $480 - $1,800
Flights from Bristol to Abuja via Newcastle, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,800
Flights from Manchester to Abuja via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $460 - $1,700
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham to Abuja via Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440 - $1,500
Flights from Bristol to Abuja via Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,600
Flights from Bristol to Abuja via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $460 - $1,500
Flights from Bristol to Abuja via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Ndjamena
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,700
Flights from Manchester to Abuja via Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $490 - $1,600
Flights from Manchester to Abuja via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470 - $1,500
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Abuja via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410 - $800
Flights from London City to Abuja via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $950
Flights from Birmingham to Abuja via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $950
Flights from Bristol to Abuja via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550 - $1,100
Flights from Manchester to Abuja via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550 - $1,100
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Abuja via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360 - $1,200
Flights from Birmingham to Abuja via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460 - $1,500
Flights from Manchester to Abuja via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,600
- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50 - $180
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- $50 - $65
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- $130 - $180
Train from London Euston to Wilmslow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $80 - $290
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- $80 - $110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- $210 - $290
- Phone
- +44 121 634 2040
- comments@londonmidland.com
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45 - $60
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
- Advanced Single/Anytime Advance
- $10 - $14
- Anytime Day Single
- $45 - $60
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50 - $70
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- $50 - $70
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- $90 - $130
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $100 - $170
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- $107
- Standard Car - Premium
- $170
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