Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Kano Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
Tranquility did not last long and reality of fighting off the trolley hustlers kicked in as soon as entered the baggage reclaim area. – unknown
KAN Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Kano Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
What to Expect
Kano Airport (code: KAN) has an international terminal and a newly built domestic terminal. Facilities are basic, with very limited shopping and dining options. Keep your eyes peeled and your baggage nearby, as locals and airport staff may offer to “help” for money.
Sleeping in Kano Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews, but this airport seems to close nightly. Have a backup plan if you’re planning to spend the night. Have a back-up plan if you are planning to camp out here. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service for a fee. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Kano Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels at Kano Airport. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Kano, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
As of this update we were unable to confirm details on the airport’s VIP business lounge. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport WiFi/Internet
As of this update we were unable to confirm whether internet access is available. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
Food & Drinks – Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. At the time of this update, we are unable to confirm the availability of any 24-hour dining options.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Post Office – Yes.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport Hours
While it appears that this airport closes at night, as of this update, we were unable to confirm airport hours of operation. We recommend that you read a few reviews before deciding to sleep in the airport overnight. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.
Airlines
Kano airport is served by the following airlines: Aero Contractors • Air Peace • Azman Air • Badr Airlines • Egyptair • Ethiopian Airlines • Flynas • Max Air • Med-View Airlines • Saudia • Sudan Airways • Tarco Airlines • Tchadia Airlines. Please note: additional airlines may serve the airport during Hajj.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. There are no meters, so negotiate a fare with the driver before starting your journey.
Last updated: 2024-01-31
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.