MCT at BCU - Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport Minimum Connection Time

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🏠 Domestic to Domestic

minutes

🌍 Domestic to International

120

minutes

🔀 Interline Transfer

110

minutes

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Modern international airport serving Bauchi State and northeastern Nigeria. Single runway 17/35 (11,154 feet) at 599 feet elevation. Built in 18 months at cost of 13 billion Naira, opened August 2014. Operated by Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) since November 2023.

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Named after Nigeria's first Prime Minister. Serves northeastern region including pilgrimage flights. Located 10km southwest of Bauchi city. Kano FIR operations with modern aviation facilities.

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Important hub for northeastern Nigeria with connections to major cities. Named after Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Nigeria's independence leader. Gateway for business and religious travel in region.

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Quick Facts

Minimum domestic connection: 60 minutes
International connections: 120 minutes
Interline transfers: 110 minutes

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Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport is located at coordinates: 10.4828, 9.744

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🕐 Layover Planner: Modern terminal with basic amenities. Bauchi city 10km northeast offers accommodation and dining options. Limited on-site facilities.

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