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Benin Airport

Benin, Nigeria

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ICAO

DNBE

Elevation

258 ft

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The Essence of Benin Airport

BNI

Location

Benin · ED · Nigeria

Connectivity

2 routes · 2 destinations

Position

6.317°, 5.600° · 258 ft elev.

Visa & Entry

e-Visa, Visa on Arrival (approval-based)

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Gateway to Edo State in southern Nigeria.

Location

Benin City, Nigeria

Benin Airport (IATA: BNI, ICAO: DNBE) is a domestic and limited international airport serving Benin City, the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria. It is operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and serves as an important regional hub connecting Benin City to Lagos, Abuja, and other Nigerian cities. The airport has undergone various improvement efforts over the years to upgrade its facilities and expand capacity. It primarily handles domestic traffic, though it holds international designation and has seen occasional international charter operations. Benin City's historical and cultural significance as home to the ancient Benin Kingdom makes the airport an entry point for tourists, business travelers, and the local population of Edo State.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and limited international flights.

Getting to & from

Passengers typically travel between the airport and Benin City center via taxis and informal minibus services, as no formal rail or bus rapid transit connection exists.

Airlines here

Major Nigerian carriers including Air Peace, Arik Air, and Ibom Air operate scheduled domestic services at Benin Airport.

Notable facts

›Operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
›Serves as the primary air gateway to Edo State and the historic Benin Kingdom.
›The airport holds international airport designation but predominantly handles domestic routes.
›Located approximately 5 kilometers from Benin City center.
›Runway length is approximately 3,000 meters, capable of handling medium-haul aircraft.

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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Arik Air

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Routes

BNI → LOSW3 · 73G

BNI → ABVW3 · CR9 73G

Aircraft operating here

Boeing 737-7002 routes Canadair Regional Jet 9001 routes

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