Cheap Flights from London to Asaba (ABB)

Asaba is a growing domestic hub. To reach here from the UK, you have two convenient flight paths via Nigeria major gateways.

Option 1: The “Abuja Connection” (Recommended)

• Step 1: Fly from London to Abuja (ABV) via British Airways or Lufthansa.
• Step 2: Connect to a domestic flight from Abuja to Asaba.
• Domestic Airlines: Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, and Aero Contractors.
• Why this is best: Abuja airport is less chaotic than Lagos, and the flight to Asaba is just 50 minutes.

Option 2: The “Lagos Connection”

• Step 1: Fly from London to Lagos (LOS) via Virgin Atlantic or Air Peace.
• Step 2: Transfer to the domestic terminal for your flight to Asaba.
• Domestic Airlines: Air Peace, Arik Air, and United Nigeria.
• Flight Time: Approx. 1 hour.

Best Airlines for the Main Journey

1. For Traders (Onitsha Market)

• Turkish Airlines: (Via Istanbul to Lagos). The 46kg baggage allowance is a lifesaver if you are carrying goods for Onitsha Market. From Lagos, you can connect to Asaba (check local baggage limits).

2. For Comfort & Speed

• British Airways: (Via London Heathrow). Arrives in Abuja early morning. You can catch the 10:00 AM Air Peace flight to Asaba and be in Onitsha by noon.
• Air Peace: (Via Gatwick). You can fly Air Peace from London to Lagos and keep your booking within the same airline for the Asaba leg.

Flight Facts: London to Asaba

Key details for Delta & Anambra travelers.

Why Fly to Asaba (Instead of Enugu or Owerri)?

• Gateway to Onitsha: If you are going to Onitsha Main Market, Asaba Airport is the closest option (just 15-20 mins drive across the Niger Bridge). It is much closer than Enugu Airport.
• Road Safety: Flying directly to Asaba saves you from the risks of traveling on the Benin-Asaba expressway or the Enugu-Onitsha road.
• Modern Airport: Asaba Airport has been upgraded and handles flights very efficiently with less congestion than Owerri.