--- iata: KAN name: Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport city: Kano country: Nigeria lastUpdated: '2026-10-27' officialWebsite: 'https://faan.gov.ng/makia-kano/' sources: - 'https://faan.gov.ng/makia-kano/' - >- https://businessday.ng/aviation/article/kano-airports-domestic-terminal-recommissioned-under-president-tinubus-renewed-hope-agenda/ - >- https://thesun.ng/faan-unveils-revamped-dankabo-domestic-terminal-after-20-years/ - >- https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/07/30/kano-airport-keyamo-inaugurates-upgraded-muhammadu-adamu-dankabo-domestic-terminal/ - >- https://von.gov.ng/aviation-minister-commissions-remodeled-kano-airport-terminal/ - >- https://punchng.com/buhari-launches-new-kano-airport-terminal-other-projects/ - 'https://dailynigerian.com/buhari-inaugurates-legacy/' - 'https://info.flightmapper.net/airport/KAN' - 'https://info.flightmapper.net/route/Ethiopian_Airlines_ET_KAN_ADD' - 'https://info.flightmapper.net/route/EgyptAir_MS_KAN_CAI' - 'https://info.flightmapper.net/route/Saudi_Arabian_Airlines_SV_KAN_JED' - 'https://info.flightmapper.net/route/Qatar_Airways_QR_KAN_DOH' - 'https://2lnr.com/routes/kan' - 'https://2lnr.com/routes/doh-kan' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/nigeria/mallam-aminu-kano-international/kan1-pts-lounge - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/nigeria/mallam-aminu-kano-international/kan-lounge-one - 'https://ptslounge.com/' - 'https://ozu.com/lounges/kano/pts-lounge/' - 'https://ozu.com/lounges/kano/lounge-one/' - 'https://bolt.eu/en/airports/kan/' - >- https://technext24.com/news/ramadan-bolt-deepens-driver-engagement-with-iftar-dinner-for-muslim-drivers-in-kano/ - 'https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/kano-airport-guide.htm' - 'https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/entry-requirements' - 'https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/safety-and-security' - 'https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria' - >- https://immigration.gov.ng/implementation-of-the-e-visa-application-system-andautomated-landing-and-exit-card/ - >- https://thenigerialawyer.com/nigeria-launches-fully-digital-e-visa-system-discontinues-visa-on-arrival-policy/ - 'https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/nigeria' - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallam_Aminu_Kano_International_Airport' quickFacts: - >- Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (IATA KAN, ICAO DNKN) serves Kano in northern Nigeria. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) runs it. - >- FAAN says 838,492 passengers used it in the past year: 534,837 domestic and 303,655 international. That makes it Nigeria's fourth-busiest airport (reported July 2026). - >- Two passenger terminals. International flights use the new international terminal, commissioned in May 2023. Domestic flights use the Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo Domestic Terminal, which reopened after renovation on 28 July 2026. - >- International flights: Ethiopian to Addis Ababa, EgyptAir to Cairo and Saudia to Jeddah. Qatar Airways adds Doha twice a week via Abuja from 28 October 2026. - >- Domestic airlines include Air Peace, Max Air, Rano Air, Aero Contractors and United Nigeria, mainly to Lagos and Abuja. - >- Two runways. The main civil runway is 06/24. Runway 05/23 mainly serves the Nigerian Air Force base on the south side of the airfield. bentoTips: - label: Timing title: International departures cluster around midday detail: >- Ethiopian, Saudia and EgyptAir all leave in the early-to-mid afternoon, and Qatar Airways leaves late morning on its two weekly days. Both Priority Pass lounges open at 08:00 and close at 17:00 or 18:00, which covers these departures. Complete Nigeria's online exit card before you go to the airport. summary: 'Afternoon international bank; lounges open 08:00.' category: timing - label: Terminal title: Check which terminal you need detail: >- International flights use the international terminal opened in 2023. Domestic flights use the renovated Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo Domestic Terminal, which reopened on 28 July 2026. Older guides and drivers may still send domestic passengers to the international building, where domestic flights ran during the renovation. summary: Separate international and domestic terminals. category: terminal - label: Food title: Eat before you fly detail: >- Shops and restaurants are limited, and travellers often describe the terminals as basic. Eat in town before you come, or use a Priority Pass lounge for light refreshments if you are flying internationally. summary: Few food options; lounges serve light snacks. category: food - label: Status title: Two Priority Pass lounges airside detail: >- The PTS Lounge (near Gates 2 and 3) and Lounge One (near Gate 5) are both airside in the international terminal and accept Priority Pass. The PTS Lounge also sells passes through its own reservations. No airline-run lounge is listed for Ethiopian, EgyptAir, Saudia or Qatar Airways passengers. summary: PTS Lounge and Lounge One take Priority Pass. category: status lounges: - name: PTS Lounge access: - Priority Pass - Day pass (book via lounge reservations) bestFor: - Priority Pass members on afternoon international flights - 'Travellers wanting a quieter, cooler seat' summary: Airside lounge near Gates 2 and 3; Priority Pass or a booked pass. verdict: depends terminal: International terminal amenities: - Light refreshments - Air conditioning - Wi-Fi - name: Lounge One access: - Priority Pass bestFor: - Priority Pass members on daytime international flights - Travellers needing a prayer room summary: >- Airside lounge near Gate 5 for international flights; Priority Pass accepted. verdict: depends terminal: International terminal amenities: - Light refreshments - Air conditioning - Wi-Fi waterOptions: [] airportistScore: 4.5 slug: kan region: Africa --- > Markdown for [/airports/kan](/airports/kan). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/kan) - [Lounge directory](/airports/kan/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) Kano, Nigeria · Africa Northern Nigeria's main airport and the country's fourth-busiest, with about 840,000 passengers a year. Ethiopian, EgyptAir, Saudia and, from late October 2026, Qatar Airways fly from a modern international terminal with two Priority Pass lounges. Domestic flights use the Dankabo terminal, renovated in 2026. Food and shopping are thin, and the UK government advises against all but essential travel to Kano State. ## Airportist Score **4.5 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 5.5 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 4.5 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 3.0 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 4.0 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 5.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 4.5 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: 838,492 in the past year per FAAN (534,837 domestic, 303,655 international; reported July 2026) - Terminals: New international terminal (2023) + Dankabo domestic terminal (renovated 2026) - Typical security: 20 min - On-time: 70% - Disruption: minor ## Best for - One-stop links from northern Nigeria via Addis Ababa, Cairo, Jeddah and Doha - Domestic hops to Lagos and Abuja - Priority Pass members flying international in the daytime ## Watch out for - UK government advises against all but essential travel to Kano State - Arrange a trusted pickup: taxis and taxi apps can carry a kidnap risk - Very limited food and shopping - Visa, online landing card and yellow fever certificate needed before you fly ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/kan/lounges.md) (free) - [Map](/airports/kan/map.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/kan/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/kan/amenities.md) (free) - [Traveler tips](/airports/kan/tips.md) (free) - [Water](/airports/kan/water.md) (free) - [Visa](/airports/kan/visa.md) (free) - [Full guide](/airports/kan/guide.md) (free) - [Disruptions](/airports/kan/disruptions.md) (free) - [Reviews](/airports/kan/reviews.md) (free)