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Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

Kano, Nigeria

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Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

Kano, Nigeria

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Northern Nigeria's principal international gateway serving Kano.

Opened

1936

Location

Kano, Nigeria

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (IATA: KAN, ICAO: DNKN) is the main airport serving Kano, the largest city in northern Nigeria and one of the country's most important commercial and industrial centers. It is one of four major international airports in Nigeria, alongside Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. The airport is named after Mallam Aminu Kano, a prominent Nigerian politician and activist. It serves as an important hub for both domestic traffic within Nigeria and international routes to destinations in the Middle East, Europe, and other African nations. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) manages and operates the airport. It handles significant cargo traffic in addition to passenger services, reflecting Kano's role as a major commercial hub in West Africa.

Terminals

The airport has a domestic terminal and an international terminal serving separate categories of passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to Kano city center is primarily served by taxis and private hire vehicles, as there is no rail or formal bus rapid transit link to the airport.

Airlines here

Major airlines operating at KAN include Air Peace, Arik Air, Dana Air, Ethiopian Airlines, and Qatar Airways, among others.

Notable facts

›Named after Mallam Aminu Kano, a renowned Nigerian political activist and leader.
›One of four designated international airports in Nigeria managed by FAAN.
›Serves as a key gateway for pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia during the Hajj season.
›Located approximately 8 kilometers from Kano city center.
›Handles significant cargo volumes reflecting Kano's status as a major commercial city.

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Airlines serving this airport

Middle East Airlines

Egyptair

Sudan Airways

Saudi Arabian Airlines

Routes

KAN → BEYME · 332

KAN → CAIMS · 320

KAN → KRTSD · AB6

KAN → JEDSV · 74E

KAN → NDJTK · 738

KAN → ABVW3 · DH4

KAN → LOSW3 · CR9

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A330-2001 routes Airbus A3201 routes Airbus A300-6001 routes 74E1 routes Boeing 737-8001 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q1 routes Canadair Regional Jet 9001 routes

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Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is an international airport serving Kano, the capital city of Kano State in Nigeria. It was a Royal Air Force station before the country became independent. It is the main airport serving northern Nigeria and was named after the 20th-century politician Aminu Kano. The airport has an international and a domestic terminal. Construction started on a new domestic terminal and was commissioned on 23 May 2011. In 2009, the airport handled 323,482 passengers. The bulk of international flights cater to the large Sudanese community in Kano and Muslim pilgrimages to Mecca.

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