Cheap flights from Ilorin (ILR)

Kwara State's gateway in central Nigeria

Ilorin International Airport, formally General Tunde Idiagbon International, serves Kwara State's capital and the nearby city of Ogbomosho. The airport is roughly 15 km from central Ilorin and handles mostly domestic services to Lagos and Abuja, operated by Air Peace, Overland and Max Air. It is also a notable training base for Nigerian aviation schools.

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Airlines flying from Ilorin (ILR)

Major carriers: Air Peace, Overland Airways, Max Air, Arik Air. Low-cost carriers: Green Africa, United Nigeria Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines serve Ilorin International Airport?
Air Peace, Overland Airways, Max Air and Arik Air run scheduled flights through ILR, mostly to Lagos and Abuja. Frequencies are modest compared with larger Nigerian airports. Flightmussy's free fare heatmap shows the full 12-month picture so you can pick weeks where capacity is highest.
How far is Ilorin airport from the city centre?
ILR is around 15 km south of central Ilorin along the Ilorin-Ajase-Ipo road. The drive takes 20-30 minutes by taxi or ride-hail. Travellers heading to Ogbomosho should plan for an additional hour or so by road, depending on traffic on the highway.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Ilorin?
Domestic Nigerian fares from ILR typically soften in the May-June post-Easter window and again in September-October, away from December's festive spike. Flightmussy's free fare heatmap surfaces the cheapest week across 12 months in one view, with no signup or email required to see the prices.
Are there direct international flights from Ilorin?
Despite the international designation, ILR's commercial schedule is essentially domestic. International connections route through Lagos (LOS) or Abuja (ABV). Use Flightmussy to compare ILR-LOS-onward itineraries against driving to a larger hub; crypto payment is supported via the Travala partner.

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