Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Abuja city centre.

Official Taxi
NGN 20,000-35,000 ($12-22) green airport taxi
45-75 min
Green airport-approved taxis
Uber
NGN 8,000-15,000 ($5-9) — Bolt only (Uber withdrew 2024)
Bolt designated pickup zone — Uber no longer operates in Abuja

Cheapest way

Bolt app is 40-60% cheaper than green airport taxi.

Where to catch an official taxi

Arrivals — green airport-approved rank ONLY

How to avoid taxi scams at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

  • ABUJA HIGH-RISK: multiple robbery reports involving unmarked "airport transfers". Use ONLY green rank or Bolt.
  • Never accept help from anyone approaching you inside terminal.
  • Pre-book hotel transfer if arriving late at night (after 22:00).

Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.

Getting out of Abuja (ABV)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Currency
NGN
English-friendly
High
Tipping
10% expected for pre-arranged transfers.

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