The airport in Kano is known as the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. This is the principal airport in Kano. It is located in the state of Kano and serves Northern Nigeria. The airport in Kano is named after the famous Nigerian politician, Aminu Kano. The airport in Kano is the most important point for getting to Kano and occupies a significant position in the network of transportation in Kano.
There is also a great private intervene in the Air transport sector in Kano. The leading businessman of Kano, Late Alhaji Muhammad Adamu was the pioneer for setting up the first private airlines at Kano. It was known as the Kabo Air Limited. It operated charter flights. Gradually other operators also joined. Now, two airlines companies, namely, IRS Limited and Freedom Air run charter services at Kano.
The Airport has both domestic and international terminals but the runway is common. The airport is one of the points of halt for the Nigeria Airways flights covering the internal route of Nigeria.
The Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is the oldest airport in Nigeria. The Airport became functional in the year 1936. The KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the European carrier that has served the Kano Airport for the longest period of time. The majority of flights to Kano Airport are for the Lebanese community and the Muslim pilgrims to Mecca.
Facilities in Kano Airport
The airport serves both civil and military flights. There is a news stand near the check- in counter, a bar, a VIP Lounge and a post office in the airport.
There are several flights from Kano Airport to different cities of Nigeria. The International flights are to Middle East and Europe and from there the passengers are connected to all parts round the globe.
The various airlines operating in the Airport in Kano are as follows:
International and Regional Airlines
- Egypt Air ( Cairo)
- Kabo Air (Jeddah)
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ( Amsterdam )
- Middle East Airlines (Beirut )
- Saudi Arabia Airlines ( Jeddah )
- Sudan Airways (Khartoum )
Domestic Airlines
- Arik Air ( Lagos )
- Bellview Airlines ( Lagos )
- IRS Airlines ( Abuja, Lagos )
- Virgin Nigeria (Abuja, Lagos )
Former Airlines
- Afriqiyah Airways
- Alitalia
- British Caledonian
- British Airways
- Gas Air
- Nigeria Airways
- SABENA
- Savanah Airlines
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