Top 5 International Airports in Nigeria

Top 5 International  Airports In Nigeria

The Longman Business Dictionary define "An International Airport" as an airport designed for air travel to and from other countries, with space for the largest aircraft. The International airport can also be used for domestic flights. It include customs and international terminal, and the passport/customs control are strictly and properly checked.
We have both International and Domestic Airports in Nigeria. The international airports are 5 among the 26 airports operated by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN):

5. Akanu Ibiam International Airport

This airport is located in Enugu, Nigeria. Named after the First Governor General of the old Eastern Region, the Late RH Sir Akanu Ibiam. it received its name in honor of Akanu Ibiam, a medical doctor.

4. Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport

Mallam Aminu International airport is of course located in the ancient city of Kano, named after Mallam Aminu Kano. It's has being a major transit point for the annual muslim Haaji to Mecca and for air travellers going from the Northern part to other parts of the world. MAKIA is one of the oldest airport in the country.

3. Port Harcourt Airport, Nigeria

This is another international airports in Nigeria. It allows/receives both domestic and foreign flights from within and outside the country. It is located at the center of the country's oil and gas industry.

2. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

This is the first International airport, located in the country's federal capital, Abuja. The airport is named after the late nationalist and founding fathers, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe. It allows/receives both domestic and International flights from within and outside the country.

1. Murtala Muhammed International Airport
 Murtala Muhammed Airport is known to be one of the biggest and busiest airports. A major international airport named after the former Nigerian military head of state Murtala Ramat Muhammed. It is located at the capital city Ikeja in Lagos State, and allows/receives domestic and international flights from within/outside the country.