Flight costs rise as NBS report shows Kano records highest airfare at N184,139
By Aboki Forex —
Nigerian air passengers paid more for domestic flights in May 2026. The average airfare increased to N157,552.19, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Air transport fares rose by 0.12% compared with April 2026. On a year-on-year basis, fares went up by 20.86% compared with May 2025.
Kano State recorded the highest average airfare at N184,139.29. Lagos followed at N176,971.65, and Rivers State at N175,774.75.
The lowest airfares were in Gombe State at N135,800.61 and Nasarawa State at N138,999.14.
By region, the South-South had the highest average fare at N163,508.93. The North-West followed at N160,760.35. The North-East recorded the lowest at N152,170.30.
Earlier, Dangote Refinery reduced the price of Aviation Turbine Kerosene, or jet fuel. That move could ease pressure on airline operating costs.