Airport
Makurdi Airport (MDI)
Makurdi Airport is a domestic gateway serving Makurdi, the capital of Benue State in central Nigeria, with scheduled connections to Abuja and Lagos. Compare transfer options to Makurdi city centre and nearby areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Makurdi Airport
Makurdi Airport is a domestic airport serving Makurdi, the capital of Benue State in central Nigeria. It began as a Nigerian Air Force base and now operates as a joint civil and military airfield, supporting scheduled commercial flights within the country.
Located about 9 km southeast of central Makurdi, the airport connects Benue State with major Nigerian cities, including Abuja and Lagos. Its role is particularly important for business and agriculture in a region known as the Food Basket of the Nation.
Ground access is provided mainly by taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers and road links, with no direct rail connection to the airport. Travel between the airport and the city centre typically takes around 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.
The airport has one compact passenger terminal with a simple layout, so check-in and security are usually quick. Facilities are basic, with small kiosks and snack bars, waiting areas and essential passenger services for travellers on domestic routes.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Makurdi Airport operates one passenger terminal handling domestic flights. The compact terminal serves both departures and arrivals in a single building, with no separate terminals for domestic and international operations.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Makurdi Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Makurdi Airport to hotels, the city centre and other destinations across Makurdi and Benue State.
Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
Rent a car from Makurdi Airport for independent travel around Makurdi and onward journeys to destinations in Benue State.
Bus & Group Transfers
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