Akwa Ibom International Airport serves Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State, in the southeastern Niger Delta, approximately 15 km from the city center.
The state is known for economic development linked to the petroleum industry and modern urban initiatives promoted in recent years.
How to get to Akwa Ibom International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to QUO
Parking near Akwa Ibom International Airport
The airport's official parking area is located in front of the terminal.
Parking prices remain average, not expensive.
How to get to Uyo from QUO
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Akwa Ibom International Airport
Car rental supply is limited: advance booking is recommended.
Required documents are license, passport, and credit card.
Hotels near Akwa Ibom International Airport
Uyo city centre
About 26-29 km from the airport and 40-45 minutes by taxi to the centre; there are no public shuttles nor rail links, the taxi is the only option for the transfer.
Best for: Those who need to stay overnight in Uyo for work or a long layover and are looking for one of the city's few properties with a pool, in-house restaurant and international standards.
- The only area of the city with a concentration of mid-to-upper-range hotels, mostly in Ewet Housing Estate and the surrounding streets
- Some properties offer airport pickup on request, such as the Havilah Towers Hotel
- No hotel near the terminal: even with a dawn flight or a night arrival, it's still 40-45 minutes by taxi
- Service quality varies widely from one property to another, even among hotels just a few blocks apart
Recommended hotels
- Monty Suites & Golf The city's landmark hotel, on General Edet Akpan Avenue in the centre of Uyo: the only verified property with an attached golf course, plus an outdoor pool, a gym open 24 hours a day and a spa with massages and body treatments. View availability
- Havilah Towers Hotel Ltd Opened in 2014 on Apostolic Church Road/Osong Ama Estate Road, 50 rooms with an outdoor pool, garden, spa, gym and priority airport pickup on request. View availability
- Rivona Hotels & Suites A 35-room boutique hotel in the heart of Ewet Housing Estate; the most recent reviews praise the location and atmosphere, but also report some issues with room cleanliness and upkeep. View availability
- Prismar International Hotel A 3-star, 32-room property at number 5 Effanga Usanga Street, with an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a spa area. View availability
- Beam Gate A simple 2-star, 53-room hotel on Asuquo Umoren Close, about 5 km from the Godswill Akpabio stadium, with an in-house restaurant and bar. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal, relatively modern, is appropriately sized for its role as a growing regional hub.
Those traveling on flights should allow 2 hours.
Map of Akwa Ibom International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is the airport called Akwa Ibom and not Uyo?
It's named after the state of which Uyo is the capital, following a common Nigerian convention of naming regional airports after the state rather than the city.
Q. Is Akwa Ibom linked to the oil industry?
Yes, the state has benefited from the economic development tied to oil extraction in the Niger Delta, with investments in modern infrastructure in recent years.
Q. How far is central Uyo from the airport?
About 24-27 km, a 40-60 minute taxi ride.
Q. Does Uyo airport have international flights?
Connections are mostly domestic; check the available options at the time of booking.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights