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Meeting someone at Abuja Airport.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV · DNAA), Abuja Capital Territory, Nigeria. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.

Airport codeABV
Arrival terminalsInternational Terminal and Domestic Terminal
Local timeAfrica/Lagos
BorderPassport control for international

Greeting board for Abuja Airport

Make a sign for ABV Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.

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Welcome to Abuja
Helen Smith
arigreet.com

Which terminal

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport has 2 arrival terminals: International Terminal and Domestic Terminal. Each has its own arrivals area, so waiting at the wrong one is the most common mix-up here. The terminal is on their booking or in the airline's app. Check it before you set off and put it in your Greet.

Where to wait

Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at ABV, even without signal.

  • In the arrivals hall of their terminal, a few metres back from the doors.
  • At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
  • Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.

Passport control and timing

International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within Nigeria are usually much quicker.

Abuja runs on Africa/Lagos time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.

Other airports nearby

If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of ABV: Kaduna KAD (188 km), Jos JOS (190 km), Makurdi MDI (208 km).

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before getting started.

Which terminal will they arrive at in Abuja?

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport has 2 arrival terminals: International Terminal and Domestic Terminal. The terminal is on their booking or in the airline's app.

How long after landing do passengers come out at ABV?

Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.

What time is it at ABV right now?

Abuja runs on Africa/Lagos time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.

Can my guest use Arigreet at ABV without the app?

Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.