Flights to Kano (KAN)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Mallam Aminu International Airport is an airport serving Kano, Nigeria.

Right now there are 9 airports in 6 countries connected to Kano, 4 of them domestic, with 16 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Kano's longest nonstop connection is Jeddah (JED), 2,127 miles, offered by Saudia.

Airlines serving Kano

Ethiopian Airlines3 destinations
Nordica3 destinations
Real Tonga3 destinations
Aerolineas Sosa2 destinations
ASKY Airlines2 destinations
Dagestan Airlines2 destinations
G Switch Works2 destinations
Sky Prime Charter2 destinations
Transaero Airlines2 destinations
VM2 destinations

Arik Air1 destination
EgyptAir1 destination
Etihad Airways1 destination
Nesma Airlines1 destination
Saudia1 destination
Turkish Airlines1 destination

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Popular routes to Kano

The places connected to Kano on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

Popular routes with a stopover

Aside from the non-stop routes above, reaching Kano from these popular places requires a connection:

Lome (LFW)Togo

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop routes to Kano not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach Kano non-stop?

Flights to Kano (KAN) by country

Kano has a nonstop connection with Cairo (CAI) in Egypt, served by EgyptAir (Star Alliance) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Egypt1 destination
Kano has a nonstop connection with Addis Ababa (ADD) in Ethiopia, served by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) and Etihad Airways.
Ethiopia1 destination
Kano has a nonstop connection with Niamey (NIM) in Niger, served by ASKY Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Niger1 destination
Kano has a nonstop connection with Jeddah (JED) in Saudi Arabia, served by Saudia (SkyTeam).
Saudi Arabia1 destination

Seasonal and upcoming routes to Kano

Not flying yet

Niamey (NIM)Starts Oct 4, 2026

Ending before the rest

Enegu (ENU)Through Oct 1, 2026
Sokoto (SKO)Through Oct 31, 2026
Abuja (ABV)Through Mar 31, 2027
Lagos (LOS)Through Apr 30, 2027

The other 3 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Airline alliances to Kano

Star Alliance3 destinations
SkyTeam1 destination

Award programs that reach Kano

How many of these places each program's airlines fly to Kano from. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

Aeroplan3 destinations
All Nippon Airways3 destinations
EVA Air Infinity MileageLands3 destinations
LifeMiles3 destinations
Lufthansa Miles & More3 destinations
Singapore KrisFlyer3 destinations
TAP Miles&Go3 destinations
Turkish Miles&Smiles3 destinations
United MileagePlus3 destinations
Ethiopian ShebaMiles2 destinations

Club Premier1 destination
Delta SkyMiles1 destination
Etihad Guest1 destination
Flying Blue1 destination
SAS EuroBonus1 destination
Virgin Atlantic1 destination

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Intercontinental flights to Kano

Non-stop flights to Kano from Asia

Saudia (SkyTeam) links Kano nonstop with Jeddah (JED).

Domestic flights to Kano

Alternative airports near Kano

Zaria (ZAR)85 mi / 137 km
Kaduna (KAD)124 mi / 200 km
Gusau (QUS)124 mi / 200 km
Zinder (ZND)124 mi / 200 km
Maradi (MFQ)138 mi / 222 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport KAN?

The airport's official name is Mallam Aminu International Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code KAN.

What is the airport code for Mallam Aminu International Airport?

The IATA airport code for Mallam Aminu International Airport is KAN. Enter KAN in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN)?

Mallam Aminu International Airport serves Kano, Nigeria. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to KAN, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights to Kano (KAN)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and KAN as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Kano, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Kano?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service to KAN.

Can I look for award flights to Kano (KAN)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route to KAN, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.